Physics
"Physics" comes from the Greek ‘knowledge of nature’, and is a subject of science studying matter and energy in
nature, their motion and action through space and time. Physics encompasses everything,
from the smallest of sub-atomic particles to the largest scales of the universe.
At its roots, Physics is an experimental science - perhaps best expressed by Nobel
Laureate Richard Feynman:
“It doesn't matter how beautiful your theory is, it doesn't matter how smart you are. If it doesn't agree with experiment, it's wrong.”
Feynman also said, “There is nothing that living things do that cannot be understood from the point of
view that they are made of atoms acting according to the laws of physics.”
Chabot's offers physics courses for everyone, whether you just need physical science
credits for an AA/AS degree, or you are interested in biological sciences and allied
health careers, or you are a STEM major heading towards a university. Our classes:
- Meet AA/AS Area B requirements;
- Satisfy GE Areas B1 and B3 (CSU Transfer);
- Satisfy IGETC Areas 5a and 5c (UC Transfer).
Our typical course pattern includes
| Fall Semester | Spring Semester | Summer Session |
|---|---|---|
| Physics 3A (daytime and evening) |
Physics 3B (daytime and evening) |
N/A |
| Physics 4A (two sections) |
Physics 4A (two sections) |
N/A |
| Physics 4B (two sections) |
Physics 4B (one or two sections) |
N/A |
| Physics 4C (one section) |
N/A | |
| Physics 5 (one section) |
N/A | |
| Physics 11 (one section) |
Physics 11 (one section) |
Physics 11 (one section) |
| Physics 18 (one section) |
Physics 18 (one section |
Physics 18 (one section) |
We have outstanding lab and study facilities in Building 1800, and a terrific team of faculty to help you learn about the world, and how it works.