Engineering: Electrical - Major #3013

Certificate of Achievement Program Map

The program map below represents an efficient and effective course taking sequence for this program. Individual circumstances might require some changes to this path. It is always recommended that you meet with your pathway counselor to develop a personalized educational plan.


This certificate of achievement is designed as basic coursework necessary for pursuing a career in the field of electrical engineering.

Upon completion of the program, students will:
  1. 1. An ability to apply knowledge, techniques, skills and modern tools of mathematics, science, engineering, and technology to solve broadly-defined engineering problems appropriate to the discipline.
  2. 2. An ability to design systems, components, or processes meeting specified needs for broadly-defined engineering problems appropriate to the discipline.
  3. 3. An ability to apply written, oral, and graphical communication in broadly-defined technical and non-technical environments; and an ability to identify and use appropriate technical literature.
  4. 4. An ability to conduct standard tests, measurements, and experiments and to analyze and interpret the results to improve processes.
  5. 5. An ability to function effectively as a member or leader on a technical team.
Effective Term: 2023 Spring Semester

Term 1

10-12 units

ENGR 10
Introduction to Engineering

2 units
Effective Term: 2025 Spring Semester
This course explores the branches of engineering, the functions of an engineer, and the industries in which engineers work. Explains the engineering education pathways and explores effective strategies for students to reach their full academic potential. Presents an introduction to the methods and tools of engineering problem solving and design including experimentation, data analysis, computer and communication skills, and the interface of the engineer with society and engineering ethics. (A, CSU, UC)
Course Details:
  1. Advisory: ENGL C1000
    1. CSU Transfer

      MATH 5A
      Mathematical Analysis I

      5 units
      Effective Term: 2025 Fall Semester
      This course is an introduction to differential and integral calculus. This includes analytical geometry, differentiation and integration of functions, limits, continuity, the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus, and applications of differentiation. (A, CSU, UC, Cal-GETC)
      Course Details:
      1. Prerequisite: MATH 4B
      2. Prerequisite: MATH 3A
      3. Prerequisite: MATH 4A
        1. CSU Transfer

          Math placement may vary depending on multiple measures (high school math, previous math course taken at another institution, etc.)

          Major Core

          3-5 units

          Select one of the following: 

          CHEM 1A
          General Chemistry I

          5 units
          Effective Term: 2025 Fall Semester
          Development of atomic theory; atoms, isotopes, molecules, and ions; compounds; classification of matter; formulas and equations; stoichiometry; introduction to aqueous reactions: precipitation, acids and bases, and gas forming and redox reactions; gas laws; kinetic molecular theory of gases; thermochemistry; modern atomic theory; VSEPR theory; valence bond (hybridization) and molecular orbital theories; intermolecular forces; properties of liquids; solids and crystal structures; solution behavior; colligative properties; associated laboratory experiments; and volumetric (titrimetric) and gravimetric analysis methods. (A, CSU, UC, Cal-GETC)
          Course Details:
          1. Prerequisite: MATH 3A
          2. Prerequisite: CHEM 3A
            1. CSU Transfer

              CSCI 40
              Programming Concepts and Methodology I

              4 units
              Effective Term: 2022 Fall Semester
              Introduction to problem solving, algorithm development, procedural and data abstraction using the C++ language; program design, coding, debugging, testing, and documentation. (A, CSU, UC)
              Course Details:
              1. Prerequisite: MATH 103
              2. Corequisite: MATH 4A
              3. Advisory: CSCI 1
                1. CSU Transfer

                  ENGR 6
                  Circuits with Lab

                  4 units
                  Effective Term: 2025 Fall Semester
                  An introductory course in the analysis of DC and AC linear circuits containing resistors, inductors, capacitors, independent and dependent voltage and current sources, and operational amplifiers. Lecture topics include Ohm’s Law, Kirchhoff’s Laws, node and mesh analysis, Thevenin’s and Norton’s Theorems, superposition, natural and forced response in first and second order circuits, phasor analysis, resonance, AC steady-state power calculations, power transfer, and energy concepts. Lab component includes construction, testing, and analysis of linear electrical circuits. (A, CSU, UC)
                  Course Details:
                  1. Prerequisite: PHYS 4B
                  2. Corequisite: MATH 7
                  3. Corequisite: MATH 17
                  4. Advisory: ENGL C1000
                    1. CSU Transfer

                      ENGR 12
                      Digital Logic Design

                      4 units
                      Effective Term: 2023 Spring Semester
                      Introductory course in the fundamentals of designing digital computer hardware. Course covers: logic gates, binary number system, conversion between number systems, Boolean algebra, Karnaugh maps, combinational logic, digital logic design, flip-flops, programmable logic devices (PLDs), counters, registers, memories, state machines, designing combinational logic and state machines into PLDs, and basic computer architecture. Lab assignments are design oriented. (A, CSU, UC)
                      Course Details:
                      1. Corequisite: MATH 3A
                      2. Corequisite: MATH 4B
                        1. CSU Transfer

                          MATH 7 or MATH 17

                          4-5 units
                          MATH 7
                          Introduction to Differential Equations
                          4 units
                          Effective Term: 2024 Fall Semester
                          This course is an introduction to ordinary differential equations including applications from a variety of disciplines. The course introduces the theoretical aspects of differential equations, including establishing when solution(s) exist, and techniques for obtaining solutions, including, series solutions, Laplace transforms and linear systems. This course is not intended for students who have taken Math 17. (A, CSU, UC)
                          Course Details:
                          1. Anti Requisite: MATH 17
                          2. Prerequisite: MATH 6
                            1. CSU Transfer
                              or
                              MATH 17
                              Differential Equations and Linear Algebra
                              5 units
                              Effective Term: 2025 Fall Semester
                              This is an introductory course in ordinary differential equations and linear algebra. Topics for this course include first-order ordinary differential equations, including separable, linear, homogeneous of degree zero, Bernoulli and exact with applications and numerical methods. Students will also study solutions to higher order differential equations using undetermined coefficients, variation of parameters, power series, with applications; solutions to linear and non-linear systems of differential equations, including numerical solutions; matrix algebra, solutions of linear systems of equations, and determinants; vector spaces, linear independence, basis and dimension, subspace and inner product space, including the Gram-Schmidt procedure; as well as linear transformations, kernel and range, eigenvalues, eigenvectors, diagonalization and symmetric matrices. (A, CSU, UC, Cal-GETC)
                              Course Details:
                              1. Prerequisite: MATH 6
                                1. CSU Transfer

                                  PHYS 4C
                                  Physics for Scientists and Engineers

                                  4 units
                                  Effective Term: 2025 Fall Semester
                                  Oscillations, waves, thermodynamics, optics, relativity, quantum mechanics, and nuclear physics. Designed primarily for physics, engineering, and related majors. (A, CSU, UC, Cal-GETC)
                                  Course Details:
                                  1. Prerequisite: PHYS 4A
                                  2. Corequisite: MATH 5B
                                  3. Advisory: MATH 6
                                    1. CSU Transfer

                                      Term 2

                                      11 units

                                      ENGR 5
                                      Programming and Problem Solving in MATLAB

                                      3 units
                                      Effective Term: 2023 Spring Semester
                                      Utilizes the MATLAB environment to provide students with a working knowledge of computer-based problem solving methods relevant to science and engineering. Introduces the fundamentals of procedural and object-oriented programming, numerical analysis, and data structures. Examples and assignments in the course are drawn from practical applications in engineering, physics, and mathematics. (A, CSU, UC)
                                      Course Details:
                                      1. Prerequisite: MATH 5A
                                        1. CSU Transfer

                                          MATH 5B
                                          Mathematical Analysis II

                                          4 units
                                          Effective Term: 2025 Fall Semester
                                          This is a second course in single variable differential and integral calculus that covers advanced applications and techniques of integration, differential equations, and sequences and series. (A, CSU, UC, Cal-GETC)
                                          Course Details:
                                          1. Prerequisite: MATH 5A
                                            1. CSU Transfer

                                              PHYS 4A
                                              Physics for Scientists and Engineers

                                              4 units
                                              Effective Term: 2025 Fall Semester
                                              Classical mechanics: kinematics, Newton's Laws, energy, momentum, gravitation, and fluids. Designed primarily for physics, engineering, and related majors. (A, CSU, UC, Cal-GETC)
                                              Course Details:
                                              1. Corequisite: MATH 5B
                                                1. CSU Transfer

                                                  Term 3

                                                  11-13 units

                                                  MATH 6
                                                  Mathematical Analysis III

                                                  4 units
                                                  Effective Term: 2025 Fall Semester
                                                  This course includes solid analytical geometry; partial differentiation; integral calculus of multivariable functions; two and three dimensional vectors; vector valued functions; topics in vector calculus including Green’s, Divergence, and Stokes’ Theorems. (A, CSU, UC, Cal-GETC)
                                                  Course Details:
                                                  1. Prerequisite: MATH 5B
                                                    1. CSU Transfer

                                                      PHYS 4B
                                                      Physics for Scientists and Engineers

                                                      4 units
                                                      Effective Term: 2025 Fall Semester
                                                      Electricity and magnetism: electrostatics, electric potential, DC circuits, magnetic fields, induction, and AC circuits. Designed primarily for physics, engineering, and related majors. (A, CSU, UC, Cal-GETC)
                                                      Course Details:
                                                      1. Prerequisite: PHYS 4A
                                                      2. Corequisite: MATH 5B
                                                      3. Advisory: MATH 6
                                                        1. CSU Transfer

                                                          Major Course

                                                          3-5 units

                                                          Select one of the following: 

                                                          CHEM 1A
                                                          General Chemistry I

                                                          5 units
                                                          Effective Term: 2025 Fall Semester
                                                          Development of atomic theory; atoms, isotopes, molecules, and ions; compounds; classification of matter; formulas and equations; stoichiometry; introduction to aqueous reactions: precipitation, acids and bases, and gas forming and redox reactions; gas laws; kinetic molecular theory of gases; thermochemistry; modern atomic theory; VSEPR theory; valence bond (hybridization) and molecular orbital theories; intermolecular forces; properties of liquids; solids and crystal structures; solution behavior; colligative properties; associated laboratory experiments; and volumetric (titrimetric) and gravimetric analysis methods. (A, CSU, UC, Cal-GETC)
                                                          Course Details:
                                                          1. Prerequisite: MATH 3A
                                                          2. Prerequisite: CHEM 3A
                                                            1. CSU Transfer

                                                              CSCI 40
                                                              Programming Concepts and Methodology I

                                                              4 units
                                                              Effective Term: 2022 Fall Semester
                                                              Introduction to problem solving, algorithm development, procedural and data abstraction using the C++ language; program design, coding, debugging, testing, and documentation. (A, CSU, UC)
                                                              Course Details:
                                                              1. Prerequisite: MATH 103
                                                              2. Corequisite: MATH 4A
                                                              3. Advisory: CSCI 1
                                                                1. CSU Transfer

                                                                  ENGR 6
                                                                  Circuits with Lab

                                                                  4 units
                                                                  Effective Term: 2025 Fall Semester
                                                                  An introductory course in the analysis of DC and AC linear circuits containing resistors, inductors, capacitors, independent and dependent voltage and current sources, and operational amplifiers. Lecture topics include Ohm’s Law, Kirchhoff’s Laws, node and mesh analysis, Thevenin’s and Norton’s Theorems, superposition, natural and forced response in first and second order circuits, phasor analysis, resonance, AC steady-state power calculations, power transfer, and energy concepts. Lab component includes construction, testing, and analysis of linear electrical circuits. (A, CSU, UC)
                                                                  Course Details:
                                                                  1. Prerequisite: PHYS 4B
                                                                  2. Corequisite: MATH 7
                                                                  3. Corequisite: MATH 17
                                                                  4. Advisory: ENGL C1000
                                                                    1. CSU Transfer

                                                                      ENGR 12
                                                                      Digital Logic Design

                                                                      4 units
                                                                      Effective Term: 2023 Spring Semester
                                                                      Introductory course in the fundamentals of designing digital computer hardware. Course covers: logic gates, binary number system, conversion between number systems, Boolean algebra, Karnaugh maps, combinational logic, digital logic design, flip-flops, programmable logic devices (PLDs), counters, registers, memories, state machines, designing combinational logic and state machines into PLDs, and basic computer architecture. Lab assignments are design oriented. (A, CSU, UC)
                                                                      Course Details:
                                                                      1. Corequisite: MATH 3A
                                                                      2. Corequisite: MATH 4B
                                                                        1. CSU Transfer

                                                                          MATH 7 or MATH 17

                                                                          4-5 units
                                                                          MATH 7
                                                                          Introduction to Differential Equations
                                                                          4 units
                                                                          Effective Term: 2024 Fall Semester
                                                                          This course is an introduction to ordinary differential equations including applications from a variety of disciplines. The course introduces the theoretical aspects of differential equations, including establishing when solution(s) exist, and techniques for obtaining solutions, including, series solutions, Laplace transforms and linear systems. This course is not intended for students who have taken Math 17. (A, CSU, UC)
                                                                          Course Details:
                                                                          1. Anti Requisite: MATH 17
                                                                          2. Prerequisite: MATH 6
                                                                            1. CSU Transfer
                                                                              or
                                                                              MATH 17
                                                                              Differential Equations and Linear Algebra
                                                                              5 units
                                                                              Effective Term: 2025 Fall Semester
                                                                              This is an introductory course in ordinary differential equations and linear algebra. Topics for this course include first-order ordinary differential equations, including separable, linear, homogeneous of degree zero, Bernoulli and exact with applications and numerical methods. Students will also study solutions to higher order differential equations using undetermined coefficients, variation of parameters, power series, with applications; solutions to linear and non-linear systems of differential equations, including numerical solutions; matrix algebra, solutions of linear systems of equations, and determinants; vector spaces, linear independence, basis and dimension, subspace and inner product space, including the Gram-Schmidt procedure; as well as linear transformations, kernel and range, eigenvalues, eigenvectors, diagonalization and symmetric matrices. (A, CSU, UC, Cal-GETC)
                                                                              Course Details:
                                                                              1. Prerequisite: MATH 6
                                                                                1. CSU Transfer

                                                                                  PHYS 4C
                                                                                  Physics for Scientists and Engineers

                                                                                  4 units
                                                                                  Effective Term: 2025 Fall Semester
                                                                                  Oscillations, waves, thermodynamics, optics, relativity, quantum mechanics, and nuclear physics. Designed primarily for physics, engineering, and related majors. (A, CSU, UC, Cal-GETC)
                                                                                  Course Details:
                                                                                  1. Prerequisite: PHYS 4A
                                                                                  2. Corequisite: MATH 5B
                                                                                  3. Advisory: MATH 6
                                                                                    1. CSU Transfer

                                                                                      Term 4

                                                                                      6-10 units

                                                                                      Major Course

                                                                                      3-5 units

                                                                                      Select one of the following:

                                                                                      CHEM 1A
                                                                                      General Chemistry I

                                                                                      5 units
                                                                                      Effective Term: 2025 Fall Semester
                                                                                      Development of atomic theory; atoms, isotopes, molecules, and ions; compounds; classification of matter; formulas and equations; stoichiometry; introduction to aqueous reactions: precipitation, acids and bases, and gas forming and redox reactions; gas laws; kinetic molecular theory of gases; thermochemistry; modern atomic theory; VSEPR theory; valence bond (hybridization) and molecular orbital theories; intermolecular forces; properties of liquids; solids and crystal structures; solution behavior; colligative properties; associated laboratory experiments; and volumetric (titrimetric) and gravimetric analysis methods. (A, CSU, UC, Cal-GETC)
                                                                                      Course Details:
                                                                                      1. Prerequisite: MATH 3A
                                                                                      2. Prerequisite: CHEM 3A
                                                                                        1. CSU Transfer

                                                                                          CSCI 40
                                                                                          Programming Concepts and Methodology I

                                                                                          4 units
                                                                                          Effective Term: 2022 Fall Semester
                                                                                          Introduction to problem solving, algorithm development, procedural and data abstraction using the C++ language; program design, coding, debugging, testing, and documentation. (A, CSU, UC)
                                                                                          Course Details:
                                                                                          1. Prerequisite: MATH 103
                                                                                          2. Corequisite: MATH 4A
                                                                                          3. Advisory: CSCI 1
                                                                                            1. CSU Transfer

                                                                                              ENGR 6
                                                                                              Circuits with Lab

                                                                                              4 units
                                                                                              Effective Term: 2025 Fall Semester
                                                                                              An introductory course in the analysis of DC and AC linear circuits containing resistors, inductors, capacitors, independent and dependent voltage and current sources, and operational amplifiers. Lecture topics include Ohm’s Law, Kirchhoff’s Laws, node and mesh analysis, Thevenin’s and Norton’s Theorems, superposition, natural and forced response in first and second order circuits, phasor analysis, resonance, AC steady-state power calculations, power transfer, and energy concepts. Lab component includes construction, testing, and analysis of linear electrical circuits. (A, CSU, UC)
                                                                                              Course Details:
                                                                                              1. Prerequisite: PHYS 4B
                                                                                              2. Corequisite: MATH 7
                                                                                              3. Corequisite: MATH 17
                                                                                              4. Advisory: ENGL C1000
                                                                                                1. CSU Transfer

                                                                                                  ENGR 12
                                                                                                  Digital Logic Design

                                                                                                  4 units
                                                                                                  Effective Term: 2023 Spring Semester
                                                                                                  Introductory course in the fundamentals of designing digital computer hardware. Course covers: logic gates, binary number system, conversion between number systems, Boolean algebra, Karnaugh maps, combinational logic, digital logic design, flip-flops, programmable logic devices (PLDs), counters, registers, memories, state machines, designing combinational logic and state machines into PLDs, and basic computer architecture. Lab assignments are design oriented. (A, CSU, UC)
                                                                                                  Course Details:
                                                                                                  1. Corequisite: MATH 3A
                                                                                                  2. Corequisite: MATH 4B
                                                                                                    1. CSU Transfer

                                                                                                      MATH 7 or MATH 17

                                                                                                      4-5 units
                                                                                                      MATH 7
                                                                                                      Introduction to Differential Equations
                                                                                                      4 units
                                                                                                      Effective Term: 2024 Fall Semester
                                                                                                      This course is an introduction to ordinary differential equations including applications from a variety of disciplines. The course introduces the theoretical aspects of differential equations, including establishing when solution(s) exist, and techniques for obtaining solutions, including, series solutions, Laplace transforms and linear systems. This course is not intended for students who have taken Math 17. (A, CSU, UC)
                                                                                                      Course Details:
                                                                                                      1. Anti Requisite: MATH 17
                                                                                                      2. Prerequisite: MATH 6
                                                                                                        1. CSU Transfer
                                                                                                          or
                                                                                                          MATH 17
                                                                                                          Differential Equations and Linear Algebra
                                                                                                          5 units
                                                                                                          Effective Term: 2025 Fall Semester
                                                                                                          This is an introductory course in ordinary differential equations and linear algebra. Topics for this course include first-order ordinary differential equations, including separable, linear, homogeneous of degree zero, Bernoulli and exact with applications and numerical methods. Students will also study solutions to higher order differential equations using undetermined coefficients, variation of parameters, power series, with applications; solutions to linear and non-linear systems of differential equations, including numerical solutions; matrix algebra, solutions of linear systems of equations, and determinants; vector spaces, linear independence, basis and dimension, subspace and inner product space, including the Gram-Schmidt procedure; as well as linear transformations, kernel and range, eigenvalues, eigenvectors, diagonalization and symmetric matrices. (A, CSU, UC, Cal-GETC)
                                                                                                          Course Details:
                                                                                                          1. Prerequisite: MATH 6
                                                                                                            1. CSU Transfer

                                                                                                              PHYS 4C
                                                                                                              Physics for Scientists and Engineers

                                                                                                              4 units
                                                                                                              Effective Term: 2025 Fall Semester
                                                                                                              Oscillations, waves, thermodynamics, optics, relativity, quantum mechanics, and nuclear physics. Designed primarily for physics, engineering, and related majors. (A, CSU, UC, Cal-GETC)
                                                                                                              Course Details:
                                                                                                              1. Prerequisite: PHYS 4A
                                                                                                              2. Corequisite: MATH 5B
                                                                                                              3. Advisory: MATH 6
                                                                                                                1. CSU Transfer

                                                                                                                  Major Course

                                                                                                                  3-5 units

                                                                                                                  Select one of the following:

                                                                                                                  CHEM 1A
                                                                                                                  General Chemistry I

                                                                                                                  5 units
                                                                                                                  Effective Term: 2025 Fall Semester
                                                                                                                  Development of atomic theory; atoms, isotopes, molecules, and ions; compounds; classification of matter; formulas and equations; stoichiometry; introduction to aqueous reactions: precipitation, acids and bases, and gas forming and redox reactions; gas laws; kinetic molecular theory of gases; thermochemistry; modern atomic theory; VSEPR theory; valence bond (hybridization) and molecular orbital theories; intermolecular forces; properties of liquids; solids and crystal structures; solution behavior; colligative properties; associated laboratory experiments; and volumetric (titrimetric) and gravimetric analysis methods. (A, CSU, UC, Cal-GETC)
                                                                                                                  Course Details:
                                                                                                                  1. Prerequisite: MATH 3A
                                                                                                                  2. Prerequisite: CHEM 3A
                                                                                                                    1. CSU Transfer

                                                                                                                      CSCI 40
                                                                                                                      Programming Concepts and Methodology I

                                                                                                                      4 units
                                                                                                                      Effective Term: 2022 Fall Semester
                                                                                                                      Introduction to problem solving, algorithm development, procedural and data abstraction using the C++ language; program design, coding, debugging, testing, and documentation. (A, CSU, UC)
                                                                                                                      Course Details:
                                                                                                                      1. Prerequisite: MATH 103
                                                                                                                      2. Corequisite: MATH 4A
                                                                                                                      3. Advisory: CSCI 1
                                                                                                                        1. CSU Transfer

                                                                                                                          ENGR 6
                                                                                                                          Circuits with Lab

                                                                                                                          4 units
                                                                                                                          Effective Term: 2025 Fall Semester
                                                                                                                          An introductory course in the analysis of DC and AC linear circuits containing resistors, inductors, capacitors, independent and dependent voltage and current sources, and operational amplifiers. Lecture topics include Ohm’s Law, Kirchhoff’s Laws, node and mesh analysis, Thevenin’s and Norton’s Theorems, superposition, natural and forced response in first and second order circuits, phasor analysis, resonance, AC steady-state power calculations, power transfer, and energy concepts. Lab component includes construction, testing, and analysis of linear electrical circuits. (A, CSU, UC)
                                                                                                                          Course Details:
                                                                                                                          1. Prerequisite: PHYS 4B
                                                                                                                          2. Corequisite: MATH 7
                                                                                                                          3. Corequisite: MATH 17
                                                                                                                          4. Advisory: ENGL C1000
                                                                                                                            1. CSU Transfer

                                                                                                                              ENGR 12
                                                                                                                              Digital Logic Design

                                                                                                                              4 units
                                                                                                                              Effective Term: 2023 Spring Semester
                                                                                                                              Introductory course in the fundamentals of designing digital computer hardware. Course covers: logic gates, binary number system, conversion between number systems, Boolean algebra, Karnaugh maps, combinational logic, digital logic design, flip-flops, programmable logic devices (PLDs), counters, registers, memories, state machines, designing combinational logic and state machines into PLDs, and basic computer architecture. Lab assignments are design oriented. (A, CSU, UC)
                                                                                                                              Course Details:
                                                                                                                              1. Corequisite: MATH 3A
                                                                                                                              2. Corequisite: MATH 4B
                                                                                                                                1. CSU Transfer

                                                                                                                                  MATH 7 or MATH 17

                                                                                                                                  9 units
                                                                                                                                  MATH 7
                                                                                                                                  Introduction to Differential Equations
                                                                                                                                  4 units
                                                                                                                                  Effective Term: 2024 Fall Semester
                                                                                                                                  This course is an introduction to ordinary differential equations including applications from a variety of disciplines. The course introduces the theoretical aspects of differential equations, including establishing when solution(s) exist, and techniques for obtaining solutions, including, series solutions, Laplace transforms and linear systems. This course is not intended for students who have taken Math 17. (A, CSU, UC)
                                                                                                                                  Course Details:
                                                                                                                                  1. Anti Requisite: MATH 17
                                                                                                                                  2. Prerequisite: MATH 6
                                                                                                                                    1. CSU Transfer
                                                                                                                                      and
                                                                                                                                      MATH 17
                                                                                                                                      Differential Equations and Linear Algebra
                                                                                                                                      5 units
                                                                                                                                      Effective Term: 2025 Fall Semester
                                                                                                                                      This is an introductory course in ordinary differential equations and linear algebra. Topics for this course include first-order ordinary differential equations, including separable, linear, homogeneous of degree zero, Bernoulli and exact with applications and numerical methods. Students will also study solutions to higher order differential equations using undetermined coefficients, variation of parameters, power series, with applications; solutions to linear and non-linear systems of differential equations, including numerical solutions; matrix algebra, solutions of linear systems of equations, and determinants; vector spaces, linear independence, basis and dimension, subspace and inner product space, including the Gram-Schmidt procedure; as well as linear transformations, kernel and range, eigenvalues, eigenvectors, diagonalization and symmetric matrices. (A, CSU, UC, Cal-GETC)
                                                                                                                                      Course Details:
                                                                                                                                      1. Prerequisite: MATH 6
                                                                                                                                        1. CSU Transfer

                                                                                                                                          PHYS 4C
                                                                                                                                          Physics for Scientists and Engineers

                                                                                                                                          4 units
                                                                                                                                          Effective Term: 2025 Fall Semester
                                                                                                                                          Oscillations, waves, thermodynamics, optics, relativity, quantum mechanics, and nuclear physics. Designed primarily for physics, engineering, and related majors. (A, CSU, UC, Cal-GETC)
                                                                                                                                          Course Details:
                                                                                                                                          1. Prerequisite: PHYS 4A
                                                                                                                                          2. Corequisite: MATH 5B
                                                                                                                                          3. Advisory: MATH 6
                                                                                                                                            1. CSU Transfer
                                                                                                                                              Total: 38-46 units