PHYS 20900: University Physics III at City College
4 credits · Fall 2026
University Physics III (PHYS 20900) at City College has 1 way to take it in Fall 2026. 1 of 1 section has an open seat right now.
The professor is: James Hedberg.
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Requirements
PRE: PHYS 20700 (MIN C) AND PRE 20800 (MIN C) AND MATH 21300. All PHYS PRE-Requisites must be passed with a C or better.
About this course
Calculus-based study of the basic concepts of wave motion, physical optics, and modern physics. Topics include: Wave equation, Electromagnetic Waves, Dispersion; Interference, Diffraction, Polarization; Special Theory of Relativity; Particle properties of Waves, Photoelectric Effect, Compton Effect; Wave Properties of Particles, Wave-particle duality; The Nuclear Atom, Bohr Model, Franck-Hertz Experiment; The Schrodinger Equation, Harmonic Oscillator, Hydrogen Atom; Atomic Physics; Molecular Structure and Atomic Spectra; Structure of Solids, Conduction; Nuclear Physics, Nuclear Structure, Nuclear Force, Radioactivity. Prerequisite: PHYS 20700, PHYS 20800 and MATH 20300. 4 hr./ wk.; 4 cr.
Professors for PHYS 20900 at City, Fall 2026
- James HedbergChill Rank 4 of 5: Busy?
1 section · 1 open · ★ 3.6 (112) · difficulty 3.7/5 · 52% would take again
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PHYS 20900 sections, times and seats
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Questions about PHYS 20900 at City
- Who teaches PHYS 20900 at City in Fall 2026?
- James Hedberg is listed for Fall 2026. Each name links to a page with their Chill Rank and Rate My Professors numbers.
- Is PHYS 20900 at City hard?
- It depends on the professor. Across the 1 professor with a Chill Rank, students on Rate My Professors give an average difficulty of 3.7 out of 5. The Chill Rank above compares them directly.
- What if a PHYS 20900 section is full?
- Try another section, join the waitlist in CUNYfirst if there is one, or ask the department. You can also watch a full section and get an email when a seat opens; you still enroll yourself in CUNYfirst.