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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.

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Typically Available
Fall
Spring
Duration
As few as 11 weeks
Units
5.0
Current Formats
Live Online
Cost
Starting at $1,230.00

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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

Spring 2026 Schedule

Date
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Tuesday, Thursday
Instructor:
Jacqueline Pau
REG#
407871
Fee:
$1,230.00
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Remote Classroom
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Notes

Fulfills in part the UCLA General Education requirement for Physical Sciences. Enrollment/class participation contingent on signing a liability waiver form.

Enrollment limited to 26 students. Visitors not permitted. Enrollment deadline: April 5, 2026 11:59:59 PM PST. Internet access required.

Deadline
Refunds only available from February 02, 2026 to April 12, 2026
Course Requirements
Book: University Physics for the Life Sciences by Jones, Field Knight
©2021 Pearson
ISBN 9780135821299
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Tue Mar 31, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
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Thu Apr 2, 2026
6:00PM PT - 8:00PM PT
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Tue Apr 7, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
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Thu Apr 9, 2026
6:00PM PT - 8:00PM PT
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Tue Apr 14, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
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Thu Apr 16, 2026
6:00PM PT - 8:00PM PT
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Tue Apr 21, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
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Thu Apr 23, 2026
6:00PM PT - 8:00PM PT
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Tue Apr 28, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
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Thu Apr 30, 2026
6:00PM PT - 8:00PM PT
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Tue May 5, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
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Thu May 7, 2026
6:00PM PT - 8:00PM PT
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Tue May 12, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
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Thu May 14, 2026
6:00PM PT - 8:00PM PT
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Tue May 19, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
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Thu May 21, 2026
6:00PM PT - 8:00PM PT
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Tue May 26, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
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Thu May 28, 2026
6:00PM PT - 8:00PM PT
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Tue Jun 2, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
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Thu Jun 4, 2026
6:00PM PT - 8:00PM PT
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Thu Jun 11, 2026
6:00PM PT - 8:00PM PT
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Pre-Medical and General Science Studies

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Pre-Medical and General Science Studies

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.

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