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Physics for Life Sciences Majors: Thermodynamics, Fluids, Waves, Light and Optics

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PHYSICS XL 5B

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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Typically Available
Winter
Spring
Duration
As few as 11 weeks
Units
5.0
Current Formats
Live Online
Cost
Starting at $1,330.00

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What you can learn.

Evaluate the relation between energy, temperature, and gasses
Apply thermal properties to biological and biochemical systems

About This Course

Thermal properties of matter, free energy, fluids, ideal gas, diffusion, oscillations, waves, sounds, light and optics, with applications to biological and biochemical systems. Transferable for UC credit.
Prerequisites

PHYSICS XL 5A Physics for Life Sciences Majors: Mechanics and Energy

Summer 2026 Schedule

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Tuesday, Thursday
Instructor:
Guy Goyette
REG#
408336
Fee:
$1,330.00
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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 25 students. Visitors not permitted. Enrollment deadline: June 28, 2026 11:59:59 PM PST. Internet access required.

Deadline
Refunds only available from April 27, 2026 to July 05, 2026
Course Requirements
Book: University Physics for the Life Sciences by Knight
©2021
ISBN 9780135821299
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Tue Jun 23, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
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Thu Jun 25, 2026
6:00PM PT - 8:00PM PT
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Tue Jun 30, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
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Thu Jul 2, 2026
6:00PM PT - 8:00PM PT
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Tue Jul 7, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
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Thu Jul 9, 2026
6:00PM PT - 8:00PM PT
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Tue Jul 14, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
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Thu Jul 16, 2026
6:00PM PT - 8:00PM PT
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Tue Jul 21, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
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Thu Jul 23, 2026
6:00PM PT - 8:00PM PT
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Tue Jul 28, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
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Thu Jul 30, 2026
6:00PM PT - 8:00PM PT
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Tue Aug 4, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
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Thu Aug 6, 2026
6:00PM PT - 8:00PM PT
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Tue Aug 11, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
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Thu Aug 13, 2026
6:00PM PT - 8:00PM PT
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Tue Aug 18, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
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Thu Aug 20, 2026
6:00PM PT - 8:00PM PT
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Tue Aug 25, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
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Thu Aug 27, 2026
6:00PM PT - 8:00PM PT
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Tue Sep 1, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
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Thu Sep 3, 2026
6:00PM PT - 8:00PM PT
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This course applies toward the following programs

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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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