General Physics IV

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Introduction to relativity and modern physics, including: introduction to quantum theory; atomic, molecular, nuclear and particle physics; condensed matter physics; astrophysics and cosmology. 36 hours lecture, 54 hours laboratory. ADGE: 5; Transfer: CSU, UC*; Cal-GETC: 5A, 5C; C-ID# PHYS 200 S (if taken with PHYS 1A+1B+1C), PHYS 215 (if taken with PHYS 1B). * PHYS 2A, 2B or PHYS 1A, 1B, 1C, 1D combined: maximum UC credit, one series. Physics 289 Physics Prerequisite: PHYS 1B with a minimum grade of C and PHYS 1C with a minimum grade of C. MATH 5 with a minimum grade of C (May be taken concurrently).