PHYC 131Fundamentals of Physics

Grossmont College · 4 credits · UGRD

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A continuation of Physics 130 covering electric charges, electric and magnetic fields and forces, DC and AC circuits, electromagnetic waves, light, optical instruments, relativity, modern physics, and atomic and nuclear physics. The laboratory provides emphasis on measurement techniques involving electric charge, electric circuits, oscilloscopes, optics, interference, lasers, and nuclear counting. The calculus-based course is primarily designed for life science majors and pre-med students. Physics 131 is not open to students with credit in Physics 240 or 241. (C-ID PHYS 110) (CSU/UC) (AA/AS-5, CSU-B1,B3, IGETC-5A,5C, Cal-GETC-5A,5C)

Recent sections

Fall 2026 · 1 section

Aug 24 – Dec 21

Section	Days & time	Location	Instructor
4073Class #4073-PHYC-131-4073	Monday 11:00 AM - 2:05 PM Bldg 34 130 (Laboratory/Studio/Activity)11:00 AM - 2:05 PM Times TBD Distance Education/Online WEB (Internet 51+% Online)	Bldg 34 130Distance Education/Online WEB	Tran, B; Windmiller, G
4073 notes: Section 4073 is a hybrid course that will require both on-campus and online meetings. Scheduled meeting times are noted above. TBA/TBD = To be announced/determined and will be offered asynchronously (WEB). Familiarity with computers, Internet required. For more information, email the instructor. [https://www.gcccd.edu/staffdirectory/search.asp]