PHYS 4C
Physics for Scientists and Engineers: Fluids, Waves, Optics and Thermodynamics
Course Description
This is an introductory studies course in static and dynamic fluids, mechanical and non-mechanical waves, geometrical and physical optics, heat, and the laws of thermodynamics.
Class Details
| CRN | Course | Section | Days | Times | Instructor | Loc |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 38790 | PHYS 4C | 13Y | MTWR··· | 01:30 PM-02:20 PM | Megan Ulbricht | S56 |
| ··W···· | 02:30 PM-05:20 PM | S11 | ||||
| ····F·· | 01:30 PM-02:20 PM | ONLINE |
Class Dates: This class runs from 2025-01-06 to 2025-03-28.
Footnote:
PHYS-004C-13Y:HYBRID, meets on-campus and online. This class meets each week on campus and online as noted in the class listing. Students must have access to a computer, the internet and an individual email address. Most De Anza classes will use the Canvas course management system. We recommend a laptop or desktop computer to successfully complete the course; a tablet or phone may not be adequate for all assignments and tests. Information about Canvas and Online Education Orientation can be found in Canvas on the Student Resources page: https://deanza.instructure.com/courses/3382. The Student Online Resources hub with extensive information and tips can be found at deanza.edu/online-ed/students/remotelearning .
Class Materials
| Textbook/Material | Type | Required | Purchase | Rent | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New | Used | New | Used | |||
| Physics for Scientists & Engineers (10th Edition) Serway © 2019 ISBN: 9781337553278 | Textbook | Recommended | $238.00 | $178.50 | $99.96 | |
| EXPERT TA'S INTRO TO PHYSICS HOMEWORK Expert Ta ISBN: 9780996164689 | Textbook | Required | $31.25 | $23.50 | ||
| WebAssign Instant Access for Serway/Jewett's Physics for Scientists and Engineers, Single-Term (10th Edition) Serway © 2019 ISBN: 9781337699280 | E-Book (180 days) | Recommended | $100.75 | |||
| WebAssign Instant Access for Serway/Jewett's Physics for Scientists and Engineers, Multi-Term (10th Edition) Raymond A. SerwayJohn W. Jewe ISBN: 9781337699297 | E-Book (730 days) | Recommended | $189.50 | |||
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Course Details
- Units
- 6 Units
- Hours
- Weekly Lecture Hours: 5
- Weekly Lab Hours: 3
- Program Status
- Program Applicable
- Credit
- Credit - Degree Applicable
- Grading Method
- Letter Grading
Requisite and Advisory
- Advisory
- ESL 272. and ESL 273., or ESL 472. and ESL 473., or eligibility for EWRT 1A or EWRT 1AH or ESL 5.
- Prerequisite
- PHYS 4B; and MATH 1D or MATH 1DH (may be taken concurrently)