Physics for Life Sciences Majors: Thermodynamics, Fluids, Waves, Light and Optics
Physics for Life Sciences Majors: Thermodynamics, Fluids, Waves, Light and Optics
This is the second course in the pre-medical physics sequence, which provides an introduction to thermal properties of fluids, sound, light, waves and optics.
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PHYSICS XL 5A Physics for Life Sciences Majors: Mechanics and Energy
Fall 2026 Schedule
No meeting and November 24 & 26, 2026.
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: September 27, 2026 11:59:59 PM PST. Internet access required.
Winter 2027 Schedule
Fulfills in part the UCLA General Education requirement for Physical Sciences. Enrollment/class participation contingent on signing a liability waiver form.
Enrollment limited to 20 students. Visitors not permitted. Enrollment deadline: January 10, 2027 11:59:59 PM PST. Internet access required.
Enrollment is typically reserved for adult students 18 years of age and older. Students under 18 years of age may receive consent to enroll based on special academic competence and approval by the instructor. If you are a student under 18 years of age, you must submit a request to enroll in the course 8 weeks before the course start date to hss@uclaextension.edu for your request to be considered.
Fulfills in part the UCLA General Education requirement for Physical Sciences. Enrollment/class participation contingent on signing a liability waiver form.
Enrollment limited to 25 students. Visitors not permitted. Enrollment deadline: January 10, 2027 11:59:59 PM PST. Internet access required.
Enrollment is typically reserved for adult students 18 years of age and older. Students under 18 years of age may receive consent to enroll based on special academic competence and approval by the instructor. If you are a student under 18 years of age, you must submit a request to enroll in the course 8 weeks before the course start date to hss@uclaextension.edu for your request to be considered.
This course applies toward the following programs
Pre-Medical and General Science Studies
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.