PHYS 141 - General Physics 1

    Recent Professors
    Vincent M. Tobin, Asieh Sokhan Sheno Haghi
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026
    Class Size
    21 students
    Credits
    4
    Prerequisite
    MATH 141, or completion of or concurrent enrollment in MATH 121
    Fall 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 5C · Cal-GETC Area 5A · IGETC Area 5C · IGETC Area 5A · CSU GE Area B3 · CSU GE Area B1
    Description
    The initial semester of a two-semester introduction to trigonometry-based physics. Emphasizes the origin, nature, and application of fundamental concepts and principles. Required for most life-science and engineering-technology majors. Discusses motion, mechanics of particles and systems of particles, rigid, elastic and fluid systems, vibrations, wave motion, and sound.
    Usually Held
    Mon Wed 2:15pm–4:20pm, Mon 5:30pm–8:35pm, Wed 5:30pm–8:35pm