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Grossmont College

PHYC202 - Electricity, Magnetism, and Heat

Course Description

This is the second course of a three-semester, calculus level sequence of physics courses designed for engineering, physics, mathematics, and science students. The topics of heat, electricity, and magnetism are introduced at the beginning level with reliance upon students' ability to apply topics introduced in Physics 201. The laboratory provides emphasis on measurement using gas laws and of electric and magnetic fields, DC and AC circuits, and oscilloscope techniques. (C-ID PHYS 210) (CSU/UC) (AA/AS-5, CSU-B1,B3, IGETC-5A,5C, Cal-GETC-5A,5C) Prerequisite: C grade or higher or Pass in Physics 201 or equivalent and a C grade or higher or Pass or concurrent enrollment in MATH 280 or equivalent.

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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

5.0 semester units

Course Sections

Spring 2026 - Semester

Feb 2 to Jun 1
section: PHYC-202-2075
Format:
Time: TBA
Professor(s): Davante Cain
Live Seat Count: 0 available seats - (about 8 hours ago)
Section notes:
Section 2075 is a fully online course offered on the internet (WEB) and does not meet on specific days/times. Familiarity with computers, Internet required. For more information, email the instructor. [https://www.gcccd.edu/staffdirectory/search.asp]
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Summer 2025 - Semester

Jun 9 to Jul 31
section: PHYC-202-6863
Format:
Time: TBA
Professor(s): Sebastien Cormier
Live Seat Count: 0 available seats - (4 months ago)
Section notes:
Section 6863 is a fully online course offered on the internet (WEB) and does not meet on specific days/times. Familiarity with computers, Internet required. For more information, email the instructor. [https://www.gcccd.edu/staffdirectory/search.asp]
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Jun 9 to Jul 31
section: PHYC-202-0907
Format:
Time: 10 Jun 2025 - 01 Aug 2025 M-Tu-W-Th 5:30 PM - 7:35 PM
Professor(s): Douglas M. Brownell
Live Seat Count: 1 available seats - (4 months ago)
Section notes:
Section 0907 is a fully online hybrid course (WEB) that will require some mandatory meetings during the times listed. TBA/TBD = To be announced/determined will be offered asynchronously. Familiarity with computers, Internet required. For more information, email the instructor. [https://www.gcccd.edu/staffdirectory/search.asp]
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Fall 2025 - Semester

Aug 18 to Dec 13
section: PHYC-202-0617
Format:
Time: 19 Aug 2025 - 14 Dec 2025 M-W 12:00 AM - 3:05 AM
Professor(s): Gerardo Mendoza Cruz
Live Seat Count: 0 available seats - (about 8 hours ago)
Section notes:
Section 0617 is a fully online course (WEB) that will require mandatory meetings during the times listed. Familiarity with computers, Internet required. For more information, email the instructor. [https://www.gcccd.edu/staffdirectory/search.asp]
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