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PHYSICS XL 10

This course presents the cultural and historical perspectives of physical ideas while delving into planetary motion, Newton's laws, light, sound, heat, and quantum mechanics.

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Winter
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Duration
As few as 10 weeks
Units
4.0
Current Formats
Live Online
Cost
Starting at $1,125.00

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What you can learn.

Integrate knowledge from physics with other disciplines
Comprehend scientific literature relevant to physics
Develop strong physical reasoning and problem solving skills

About This Course

This course covers planetary motion; Newton's laws; gravitation, electricity and magnetism; wave motion, light, sound and heat; relativity; quantum mechanics; atoms; subatomic particles; and the development of physical ideas in their cultural and historical perspective. Transferable for UC credit.
Prerequisites
Two years of high school mathematics, including algebra.

Winter 2027 Schedule

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Saturday 9:00AM - 12:30PM PT
Instructor:
Jun Park
REG#
411029
Fee:
$1,125.00
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Notes

Fulfills in part the UCLA General Education requirement for Physical Sciences. Not open for credit to students with credit for Physics 6A, 5A or equivalent mechanics courses.

Visitors not permitted. Enrollment deadline: January 10, 2027 11:59:59 PM PST. Internet access required.

Deadline
Refunds only available from November 02, 2026 to January 17, 2027
Course Requirements
Book: Conceptual Physics by Paul G. Hewitt
Pearson
ISBN 9780321909794
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Sat Jan 16, 2027
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Sat Jan 23, 2027
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Sat Jan 30, 2027
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Sat Feb 6, 2027
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Sat Feb 13, 2027
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Sat Feb 20, 2027
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Sat Feb 27, 2027
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Sat Mar 6, 2027
9:00AM PT - 12:30PM PT
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Sat Mar 13, 2027
9:00AM PT - 12:30PM PT
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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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