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PHYS 002A: General Physics - Mechanics

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 – 72
  • In-Class Lab Hours: 48 – 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: B. Natural Sciences
  • CSU GE: Area B - Scientific Inquiry and Quantitative Reasoning: B1- Physical Sciences
    Area B - Scientific Inquiry and Quantitative Reasoning: B3- Laboratory Activity: Lab course used from B1 or B2
  • UC/IGETC GE: Area 5 - Physical and Biological Sciences: 5A- Physical Sciences
    Area 5 - Physical and Biological Sciences: 5C \u2013 Laboratory
  • C-ID: PHYS 105 - Algebra/Trigonometry-Based Physics A
Last Updated 7/19/23