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PHYS241 - Physics for Scientists & Engineers 3

C-ID: PHYS200S

Course Description

This is a calculus-based introduction to electromagnetic waves, physical optics, relativity, and atomic and quantum physics. Topics include Maxwell's Equations and electromagnetic waves, light, lenses, diffraction and polarization, relativity, quantum mechanics, molecules and solids, nuclear physics and radioactivity, nuclear energy, elementary particles, and astrophysics and cosmology. Prerequisite: Completion of PHYS-240 with a minimum grade of C.

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Tuition & Fees

Tuition and mandatory fees only. Financial aid may apply. Please contact your local Financial Aid Office for details.

Location

Online

Units

4.0 semester units

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Course Sections

Summer 2026 - Semester

Jun 15 to Aug 6
section: PHYS-241-71210
Format:
Time: TBA
Professor(s): Mr. Antonio Castro, Jr.
Live Seat Count: 0 available seats - (about 16 hours ago)
Section notes:
Online class. There are no required meetings for this class. Zero cost textbook class.
Section Full