Sierra College Physics Department

Physics Courses Offered

The Physics Department offers a wide variety of introductory courses ranging from conceptual physics for non-science majors to a calculus based physics sequence for a variety of science and engineering majors. It satisfy the needs of students wishing to transfer to four-year colleges and other institutions for further study in science and engineering.

Class	Description
Physics A	Foundations of College Physics
Physics 2A (Harris) Physics 2A (Miller)	General Physics: Mechanics, Fluids, Properties of Matter, Thermodynamics
Physics 2B	General Physics: Waves, Sound, Light, Electricity, Magnetism, Modern Physics
Physics 2X	Physics 2A Problem Solving
Physics 2Y	Physics 2B Problem Solving
Physics 4A	Principles of Physics: Mechanics and Fluids
Physics 4B	Principles of Physics: Electricity and Magnetism
Physics 4C	Principles of Physics: Thermodynamics, Oscillatory Motion, Waves, Light, Sound, Modern Physics
Physics 4X	Physics 4A Problem Solving
Physics 4Y	Physics 4B Problem Solving
Physics 4Z	Physics 4C Problem Solving
Physics 10	Basic Concepts in Physics
Physics 11	Physical Science Laboratory (Also Chem. 11)

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