Course Description
This is the first semester of a three-semester Physics sequence intended for students majoring in Physical Sciences and Engineering. Mechanics is the first course in the Engineering Physics series. The course introduces students to concepts such as vectors, kinematics, dynamics, energy, momentum, universal gravity, rotational physics, fluid dynamics, and elasticity.
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 003A
- Co-Requisites: None
- Advisory: PHYS 001
- Additional Requisite Information:
The honors version of the same course may be used to satisfy a requisite requirement.
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 – Laboratory - C-ID: PHYS 205 - Calculus-Based Physics for Scientists and Engineers: A