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Physics for Life Sciences Majors: Electricity, Magnetism and Modern Physics

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PHYSICS XL 5C

This is the third course in the pre-medical physics sequence. It explores electrostatics in vacuum and in water, with applications to biological and biochemical systems.

Typically Available
Fall
Spring

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What you can learn.

Identify how electricity and circuits can be applied in various biological systems
Assess the advantages and shortcomings of atomic and nuclear physics in everyday life

About This Course

Electrostatics in vacuum and in water. Electricity, circuits, magnetism, quantum, atomic and nuclear physics, and radioactivity, with applications to biological and biochemical systems. Transferable for UC credit.

Prerequisites
Physics XL 5B

This course applies toward the following programs

certificate Boost your academic foundation to pursue a career change, apply to a health/professional program or enhance your knowledge in the sciences. Earned credits in this rigorous post-baccalaureate certificate program are transferable to UC and Cal State campuses, as well as other universities nationwide (some limitations may apply). Federal financial aid is available.

Boost your academic foundation to pursue a career change, apply to a health/professional program or enhance your knowledge in the sciences. Earned credits in this rigorous post-baccalaureate certificate program are transferable to UC and Cal State campuses, as well as other universities nationwide (some limitations may apply). Federal financial aid is available.