PHYS 10 - Concepts of Physics

    Recent Professors
    Patrick G. McDougall
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Spring 2026
    Class Size
    25–35 students
    Credits
    3
    Fall 2026 Sections
    View Fall 2026 sections of PHYS 10
    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 5A · IGETC Area 5A · CSU GE Area B1
    Description
    This course explores physics from a conceptual rather than a mathematical approach. Topics include Newton's Laws of Motion, energy and momentum, heat and thermodynamics, electricity and magnetism, light and optics, and atomic and nuclear physics. Not intended for students who have completed high school physics or PHYS 21 or 41.
    Usually Held
    Mon Wed 9:30am–10:45am