PHYC 131
Fundamentals of Physics
Grossmont College · UGRD · Fall 2026
Catalog description
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)
Sections
Current meeting, instructor, credit, and enrollment details
4073
19 openSeats: 13/32 seats Last recorded: Aug 13, 2026, 3:58 PM- Days & times
- Mo · 11:00 AM – 2:05 PM
- Meeting dates
- Aug 24 – Dec 21
- Location
- Bldg 34 130; Distance Education/Online WEB
- Instructor
- Tran, B; Windmiller, G
Section 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]