Course Description
This trigonometry-based first course in Physics is designed for students in majors other than engineering or the physical sciences. The course covers mechanics (motion, forces, torques, energy, momentum, and rotation), thermodynamics, and fluid mechanics. Students are encouraged to engage with concepts and problems.
Units: 5
Credit - Degree Applicable Transferable to both UC and CSU
Course Details
- Grade Options: Letter Grade
- In-Class Lecture Hours: 64 鈥� 72
- In-Class Lab Hours: 48 鈥� 54
Requisites and Advisories
- Prerequisites: MATH 000D or MATH 002
- Co-Requisites: None
- Advisory: PHYS 001
Transfer Details
- CSU/UC:
Transferable to both UC and CSU - WVC GE: Area A-5: Natural Sciences
- CSU GE: Area B1 - Physical Sciences
Area B3 - Laboratory Activity- Lab course used from B1 or B2 - UC/IGETC GE: Area 5A - Physical Sciences
Area 5C 鈥� Laboratory - C-ID: PHYS 105 - Algebra/Trigonometry-Based Physics A