TransfermaticPHYS at Cabrillo College

    PHYS 4A - Physics for Scientists and Engineers I

    Recent Professors
    Carlos E. Figueroa, Marcus D. Watson
    Recent Semesters
    Spring 2027, Fall 2026, Spring 2026
    Class Size
    20–25 students
    Credits
    5
    Prerequisite
    PHYS 11 - Introduction to Physics for Scientists and Engineers AND MATH 5A - Analytic Geometry and Calculus I OR MATH 5B - Analytic Geometry and Calculus II
    Spring 2027 Sections
    View Spring 2027 sections of PHYS 4A
    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 5A · Cal-GETC Area 5C · IGETC Area 5A · IGETC Area 5C · CSU GE Area B3 · CSU GE Area B1
    Description
    Covers classical mechanics, fluids, and waves for scientists and engineers. This is the first course in the calculus-based physics sequence. Some of the class hours for this course may be scheduled as To Be Arranged (TBA). May be offered in a distance-learning format. Transfer Credit: CSU; UC, WITH LIMITS: PHYS 2A, 2B, and 4A, 4B, 4C combined: maximum credit- one series. Deduct credit for duplication of topics.
    Usually Held
    Mon Tue Thu 11:20am–12:35pm, Wed 11:20am–2:25pm, Wed 2:40pm–5:45pm, Fri 11:20am–2:25pm