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  "college": "sierra-college",
  "edition": "2026-2027",
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  "name": "Physics",
  "sourceUrl": "https://catalog.sierracollege.edu/courses/phys/",
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      "code": "PHYS 0000A",
      "subject": "PHYS",
      "number": "0000A",
      "title": "Preparation for Calculus-Based Physics",
      "units": "4",
      "hours": "72 lecture",
      "prerequisite": "Completion of MATH 27 or equivalent with grade of \"C\" or better",
      "advisory": "Eligibility for ENGL 11 strongly recommended",
      "cid": [],
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      "description": "Intended to provide stronger preparation for Physics 205 than Physics 105. Focuses on measurement and the development of the conceptual and mathematical frameworks necessary for problem-solving in physics. (CSU)",
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      "offered": [
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          "term": "fall-2026",
          "name": "Fall 2026",
          "sections": 2,
          "open": 2,
          "url": "/c/sierra-college/schedule/fall-2026/phys/#phys-0000a"
        },
        {
          "term": "spring-2027",
          "name": "Spring 2027",
          "sections": 2,
          "open": 2,
          "url": "/c/sierra-college/schedule/spring-2027/phys/#phys-0000a"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code": "PHYS 0010",
      "subject": "PHYS",
      "number": "0010",
      "title": "Basic Concepts in Physics",
      "units": "3",
      "hours": "54 lecture",
      "prerequisite": "Eligibility for Math D",
      "advisory": "Eligibility for ENGL 11 strongly recommended",
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      "transfer": [
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      ],
      "description": "Introduction to the laws of motion, properties of matter, heat, sound, electricity, magnetism, light, atomic and nuclear physics, and relativity. Emphasis on familiar phenomena in everyday life. Intended for nonscience majors. (CSU, UC-with unit limitation)",
      "notes": [],
      "offered": [
        {
          "term": "fall-2026",
          "name": "Fall 2026",
          "sections": 4,
          "open": 4,
          "url": "/c/sierra-college/schedule/fall-2026/phys/#phys-0010"
        },
        {
          "term": "spring-2027",
          "name": "Spring 2027",
          "sections": 7,
          "open": 7,
          "url": "/c/sierra-college/schedule/spring-2027/phys/#phys-0010"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code": "PHYS 0010L",
      "subject": "PHYS",
      "number": "0010L",
      "title": "Basic Concepts in Physics Laboratory",
      "units": "1",
      "hours": "54 laboratory",
      "prerequisite": "Completion with grade of \"C\" or better or concurrent enrollment in PHYS 10",
      "advisory": "Eligibility for ENGL 11 strongly recommended",
      "formerly": "PHYS 11",
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      "transfer": [
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      "description": "An optional laboratory course taken in conjunction with PHYS 10. Integrates abstract concepts from PHYS 10 into concrete applications through experimentation. Topics include the SI system of measurement; motion; fluids and properties of matter; thermodynamics; waves; sound; electricity and magnetism; and light and optics. (CSU, UC-with unit limitation)",
      "notes": [],
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          "term": "spring-2027",
          "name": "Spring 2027",
          "sections": 1,
          "open": 1,
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        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code": "PHYS 0028",
      "subject": "PHYS",
      "number": "0028",
      "title": "Independent Study",
      "units": "1-3",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU",
        "UC (with unit limitation)"
      ],
      "description": "Designed for students interested in furthering their knowledge at an independent study level in an area where no specific curriculum offering is currently available. Independent study might include, but is not limited to, research papers, special subject area projects, and research projects. See Independent Study page in catalog. (CSU, UC-with unit limitation)",
      "notes": [],
      "offered": []
    },
    {
      "code": "PHYS 0105",
      "subject": "PHYS",
      "number": "0105",
      "title": "General Physics I",
      "units": "4",
      "hours": "72 lecture",
      "prerequisite": "Completion of MATH 27 or equivalent with grade of \"C\" or better",
      "corequisite": "Concurrent enrollment in PHYS 105L",
      "advisory": "Eligibility for ENGL 11 strongly recommended",
      "formerly": "PHYS 2A (PHYS 105 and 105L, combined)",
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      "transfer": [
        "CSU",
        "UC (with unit limitation)"
      ],
      "description": "Noncalculus introduction to the principles of mechanics, properties of matter and heat. Emphasis on applications relevant to several majors, including premedical, predental, optometry, forestry, architecture, and biological science. (combined with PHYS 105L, C-ID PHYS 105) (CSU, UC-with unit limitation)",
      "notes": [],
      "offered": [
        {
          "term": "fall-2026",
          "name": "Fall 2026",
          "sections": 7,
          "open": 7,
          "url": "/c/sierra-college/schedule/fall-2026/phys/#phys-0105"
        },
        {
          "term": "spring-2027",
          "name": "Spring 2027",
          "sections": 6,
          "open": 6,
          "url": "/c/sierra-college/schedule/spring-2027/phys/#phys-0105"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code": "PHYS 0105L",
      "subject": "PHYS",
      "number": "0105L",
      "title": "General Physics I Laboratory",
      "units": "1",
      "hours": "54 laboratory",
      "prerequisite": "Completion of MATH 27 or high school trigonometry with grade of \"C\" or better",
      "corequisite": "Concurrent enrollment in PHYS 105",
      "advisory": "Eligibility for ENGL 11 strongly recommended",
      "formerly": "PHYS 2A (PHYS 105 and 105L, combined)",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU",
        "UC (with unit limitation)"
      ],
      "description": "Laboratory portion of PHYS 105. Noncalculus introduction to the principles of mechanics, properties of matter and heat. Emphasis on applications relevant to several majors, including premedical, predental, optometry, forestry, architecture, and biological science. (combined with PHYS 105, C-ID PHYS 105) (CSU, UC-with unit limitation)",
      "notes": [],
      "offered": [
        {
          "term": "fall-2026",
          "name": "Fall 2026",
          "sections": 7,
          "open": 4,
          "url": "/c/sierra-college/schedule/fall-2026/phys/#phys-0105l"
        },
        {
          "term": "spring-2027",
          "name": "Spring 2027",
          "sections": 6,
          "open": 6,
          "url": "/c/sierra-college/schedule/spring-2027/phys/#phys-0105l"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code": "PHYS 0110",
      "subject": "PHYS",
      "number": "0110",
      "title": "General Physics II",
      "units": "4",
      "hours": "72 lecture",
      "prerequisite": "Completion of PHYS 105 and 105L with grades of \"C\" or better",
      "corequisite": "Concurrent enrollment in PHYS 110L",
      "formerly": "PHYS 2B (PHYS 110 and 110L, combined)",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU",
        "UC (with unit limitation)"
      ],
      "description": "Noncalculus introduction to the principles of waves, sound, light, electricity, magnetism, and modern physics. Emphasis on applications relevant to several majors, including premedical, predental, optometry, forestry, architecture, and biological science. (combined with PHYS 110L, C-ID PHYS 110) (CSU, UC-with unit limitation)",
      "notes": [],
      "offered": [
        {
          "term": "fall-2026",
          "name": "Fall 2026",
          "sections": 3,
          "open": 3,
          "url": "/c/sierra-college/schedule/fall-2026/phys/#phys-0110"
        },
        {
          "term": "spring-2027",
          "name": "Spring 2027",
          "sections": 3,
          "open": 3,
          "url": "/c/sierra-college/schedule/spring-2027/phys/#phys-0110"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code": "PHYS 0110L",
      "subject": "PHYS",
      "number": "0110L",
      "title": "General Physics II Laboratory",
      "units": "1",
      "hours": "54 laboratory",
      "prerequisite": "Completion of PHYS 105 and 105L with grades of \"C\" or better",
      "corequisite": "Concurrent enrollment in PHYS 110",
      "formerly": "PHYS 2B (PHYS 110 and 110L, combined)",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU",
        "UC (with unit limitation)"
      ],
      "description": "Laboratory portion of PHYS 110. Noncalculus introduction to the principles of waves, sound, light, electricity, magnetism, and modern physics. Emphasis on applications relevant to several majors, including premedical, predental, optometry, forestry, architecture, and biological science. (combined with PHYS 110, C-ID PHYS 110) (CSU, UC-with unit limitation)",
      "notes": [],
      "offered": [
        {
          "term": "fall-2026",
          "name": "Fall 2026",
          "sections": 3,
          "open": 2,
          "url": "/c/sierra-college/schedule/fall-2026/phys/#phys-0110l"
        },
        {
          "term": "spring-2027",
          "name": "Spring 2027",
          "sections": 3,
          "open": 3,
          "url": "/c/sierra-college/schedule/spring-2027/phys/#phys-0110l"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code": "PHYS 0140",
      "subject": "PHYS",
      "number": "0140",
      "title": "Survey of Chemistry and Physics",
      "units": "4",
      "hours": "108 (54 lecture, 54 laboratory)",
      "prerequisite": "Completion of MATH D with grade of \"C\" or better, or placement by matriculation assessment process",
      "cid": [
        "CHEM/PHYS 140"
      ],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU",
        "UC"
      ],
      "description": "Also known as CHEM 140\n\nA conceptual introduction to the basic principles of physics and chemistry including matter, physical and chemical properties, forces and motion, energy, electromagnetism, electromagnetic waves, atomic structure, bonding, solutions and chemical reactions. The inter-dependence of chemistry and physics will be emphasized. This course is intended for non-science majors. (C-ID CHEM/PHYS 140) (CSU, UC)",
      "notes": [],
      "offered": []
    },
    {
      "code": "PHYS 0205",
      "subject": "PHYS",
      "number": "0205",
      "title": "Principles of Physics: Mechanics",
      "units": "4",
      "hours": "72 lecture",
      "prerequisite": "Completion of MATH 30 and 31 with grades of \"C\" or better (MATH 31 may be taken concurrently); AND PHYS A or PHYS 105, or high school physics with grade(s) of \"C\" or better",
      "corequisite": "Concurrent enrollment in PHYS 205L",
      "advisory": "Eligibility for ENGL 11 strongly recommended",
      "formerly": "PHYS 4A (PHYS 205 and 205L, combined)",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU",
        "UC (with unit limitation)"
      ],
      "description": "Calculus-based introduction to the principles of kinematics, dynamics, energy, momentum, rotational motion, gravitation and fluids. The Physics 205/210/215 series presents the general principles and analytical methods used in physics for physical science and engineering majors. (combined with PHYS 205L, C-ID PHYS 205) (CSU, UC-with unit limitation)",
      "notes": [],
      "offered": [
        {
          "term": "fall-2026",
          "name": "Fall 2026",
          "sections": 6,
          "open": 6,
          "url": "/c/sierra-college/schedule/fall-2026/phys/#phys-0205"
        },
        {
          "term": "spring-2027",
          "name": "Spring 2027",
          "sections": 8,
          "open": 8,
          "url": "/c/sierra-college/schedule/spring-2027/phys/#phys-0205"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code": "PHYS 0205L",
      "subject": "PHYS",
      "number": "0205L",
      "title": "Principles of Physics Laboratory: Mechanics",
      "units": "1",
      "hours": "54 laboratory",
      "prerequisite": "Completion of MATH 30 and 31 with grades of \"C\" or better (MATH 31 may be taken concurrently); AND PHYS A, PHYS 105, or high school physics with grade(s) of \"C\" or better",
      "corequisite": "Concurrent enrollment in PHYS 205",
      "advisory": "Eligibility for ENGL 11 strongly recommended",
      "formerly": "PHYS 4A (PHYS 205 and 205L, combined)",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU",
        "UC (with unit limitation)"
      ],
      "description": "Laboratory portion of PHYS 205. Calculus-based introduction to the principles of kinematics, dynamics, energy, momentum, rotational motion, gravitation and fluids. The Physics 205/210/215 sequence presents the general principles and analytical methods used in physics for physical science and engineering majors. (combined with PHYS 205, C-ID PHYS 205) (CSU, UC-with unit limitation)",
      "notes": [],
      "offered": [
        {
          "term": "fall-2026",
          "name": "Fall 2026",
          "sections": 6,
          "open": 2,
          "url": "/c/sierra-college/schedule/fall-2026/phys/#phys-0205l"
        },
        {
          "term": "spring-2027",
          "name": "Spring 2027",
          "sections": 8,
          "open": 8,
          "url": "/c/sierra-college/schedule/spring-2027/phys/#phys-0205l"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code": "PHYS 0210",
      "subject": "PHYS",
      "number": "0210",
      "title": "Principles of Physics: Electricity and Magnetism",
      "units": "3",
      "hours": "54 lecture",
      "prerequisite": "Completion of PHYS 205, PHYS 205L, and MATH 31 with grades of \"C\" or better",
      "corequisite": "Concurrent enrollment in PHYS 210L",
      "formerly": "PHYS 4B (PHYS 210 and 210L, combined)",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU",
        "UC (with unit limitation)"
      ],
      "description": "Electrostatics, AC and DC circuits, magnetism, Maxwell's Equations, electromagnetic waves, and the electric and magnetic properties of matter. The 205-210-215 sequence presents general principles and analytical methods used in physics for physical science and engineering majors. (combined with PHYS 210L, C-ID PHYS 210) (CSU, UC-with unit limitation)",
      "notes": [],
      "offered": [
        {
          "term": "fall-2026",
          "name": "Fall 2026",
          "sections": 2,
          "open": 0,
          "url": "/c/sierra-college/schedule/fall-2026/phys/#phys-0210"
        },
        {
          "term": "spring-2027",
          "name": "Spring 2027",
          "sections": 2,
          "open": 2,
          "url": "/c/sierra-college/schedule/spring-2027/phys/#phys-0210"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code": "PHYS 0210L",
      "subject": "PHYS",
      "number": "0210L",
      "title": "Principles of Physics Laboratory: Electricity and Magnetism",
      "units": "1",
      "hours": "54 laboratory",
      "prerequisite": "Completion of PHYS 205, PHYS 205L, and MATH 31 with grades of \"C\" or better",
      "corequisite": "Concurrent enrollment in PHYS 210",
      "formerly": "PHYS 4B (PHYS 210 and 210L, combined)",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU",
        "UC (with unit limitation)"
      ],
      "description": "Laboratory portion of PHYS 210. Electrostatics, AC and DC circuits, magnetism, Maxwell's Equations, electromagnetic waves, and the electric and magnetic properties of matter. The 205-210-215 sequence presents general principles and analytical methods used in physics for physical science and engineering majors. (combined with PHYS 210, C-ID PHYS 210) (CSU, UC-with unit limitation)",
      "notes": [],
      "offered": [
        {
          "term": "fall-2026",
          "name": "Fall 2026",
          "sections": 4,
          "open": 4,
          "url": "/c/sierra-college/schedule/fall-2026/phys/#phys-0210l"
        },
        {
          "term": "spring-2027",
          "name": "Spring 2027",
          "sections": 4,
          "open": 4,
          "url": "/c/sierra-college/schedule/spring-2027/phys/#phys-0210l"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code": "PHYS 0210R",
      "subject": "PHYS",
      "number": "0210R",
      "title": "Problem Solving for Physics 210",
      "units": "1",
      "hours": "18 lecture",
      "corequisite": "Concurrent enrollment in PHYS 210",
      "formerly": "PHYS 4Y",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU",
        "UC (with unit limitation)"
      ],
      "description": "Optional problem solving course to accompany PHYS 210. Includes electric forces and fields, electrical potential, capacitors and dielectrics, magnetism, electromagnetic waves, and DC and AC circuits. (CSU, UC-with unit limitation)",
      "notes": [],
      "offered": [
        {
          "term": "fall-2026",
          "name": "Fall 2026",
          "sections": 2,
          "open": 2,
          "url": "/c/sierra-college/schedule/fall-2026/phys/#phys-0210r"
        },
        {
          "term": "spring-2027",
          "name": "Spring 2027",
          "sections": 2,
          "open": 2,
          "url": "/c/sierra-college/schedule/spring-2027/phys/#phys-0210r"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code": "PHYS 0215",
      "subject": "PHYS",
      "number": "0215",
      "title": "Principles of Physics: Heat, Waves and Modern Physics",
      "units": "3",
      "hours": "54 lecture",
      "prerequisite": "Completion of PHYS 205, PHYS 205L, and MATH 31 with grades of \"C\" or better",
      "corequisite": "Concurrent enrollment in PHYS 215L",
      "formerly": "PHYS 4C (PHYS 215 and 215L, combined)",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU",
        "UC (with unit limitation)"
      ],
      "description": "Thermodynamics, kinetic theory of gases, waves, geometrical and physical optics, sound, and modern physics. The 205-210-215 series presents general principles and analytical methods used in physics for physical science and engineering majors. (combined with PHYS 215L, C-ID PHYS 215) (CSU, UC-with unit limitation)",
      "notes": [],
      "offered": [
        {
          "term": "fall-2026",
          "name": "Fall 2026",
          "sections": 1,
          "open": 1,
          "url": "/c/sierra-college/schedule/fall-2026/phys/#phys-0215"
        },
        {
          "term": "spring-2027",
          "name": "Spring 2027",
          "sections": 1,
          "open": 1,
          "url": "/c/sierra-college/schedule/spring-2027/phys/#phys-0215"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code": "PHYS 0215L",
      "subject": "PHYS",
      "number": "0215L",
      "title": "Principles of Physics Laboratory: Heat, Waves and Modern Physics",
      "units": "1",
      "hours": "54 laboratory",
      "prerequisite": "Completion of PHYS 205, PHYS 205L, and MATH 31 with grades of \"C\" or better",
      "corequisite": "Concurrent enrollment in PHYS 215",
      "formerly": "PHYS 4C (PHYS 215 and 215L, combined)",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU",
        "UC (with unit limitation)"
      ],
      "description": "Laboratory portion of PHYS 215. Covers topics of thermodynamics, kinetic theory of gases, waves, geometrical and physical optics, sound, and modern physics. (combined with PHYS 215, C-ID PHYS 215) (CSU, UC-with unit limitation)",
      "notes": [],
      "offered": [
        {
          "term": "fall-2026",
          "name": "Fall 2026",
          "sections": 2,
          "open": 2,
          "url": "/c/sierra-college/schedule/fall-2026/phys/#phys-0215l"
        },
        {
          "term": "spring-2027",
          "name": "Spring 2027",
          "sections": 2,
          "open": 2,
          "url": "/c/sierra-college/schedule/spring-2027/phys/#phys-0215l"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code": "PHYS 0215R",
      "subject": "PHYS",
      "number": "0215R",
      "title": "Problem Solving for Physics 215",
      "units": "1",
      "hours": "18 lecture",
      "corequisite": "Concurrent enrollment in PHYS 215",
      "formerly": "PHYS 4Z",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU",
        "UC (with unit limitation)"
      ],
      "description": "Optional problem solving course to accompany PHYS 215. Includes thermodynamics, mechanical waves, optics, and modern physics.(CSU, UC-with unit limitation)",
      "notes": [],
      "offered": [
        {
          "term": "fall-2026",
          "name": "Fall 2026",
          "sections": 1,
          "open": 1,
          "url": "/c/sierra-college/schedule/fall-2026/phys/#phys-0215r"
        },
        {
          "term": "spring-2027",
          "name": "Spring 2027",
          "sections": 1,
          "open": 1,
          "url": "/c/sierra-college/schedule/spring-2027/phys/#phys-0215r"
        }
      ]
    }
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