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PHYS 1BElectricity and Magnetism

3 units · PHYS · UC San Diego

Second quarter of a three-quarter introductory physics course geared toward life-science majors. Electric fields, magnetic fields, DC and AC circuitry. PHYS 1B and 1BL are designed to be taken concurrently but may be taken in separate terms; taking the lecture before the lab is the best alternative to enrolling in both.

Before you enroll

Prerequisites

From the catalog: “PHYS 1A or 2A, and MATH 10B or 20B.”

Where it fits

Where it sits in degree plans

Suggested plans most often put it in Year 2 · Winter (11 programs).

Required in (1)

  • Biochemistry (B.S.)

One of the options in (3)

  • Clinical Psychology (B.S.)
  • Cognitive and Behavioral Neuroscience (B.S.) (PC34)
  • PblHlth w/Con Medicine Sci
What it opens up

Courses that list PHYS 1B as a prerequisite (4)

  • BICD 142 Forces of Life: Introduction to Physical Biology
  • EDS 105 Teaching and Learning Physics
  • PHYS 170 Medical Instruments: Principles and Practice
  • PHYS 180 Teaching and Learning Physics