PHYS 210 - General Physics I

    Recent Professors
    Sewan Fan
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Fall 2025
    Class Size
    24 students
    Credits
    4
    Prerequisite
    MATH 130
    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 B1 · CSU GE Area B3
    Description
    This course is the first in a two-semester algebra based series designed to provide a basic foundation in the fundamentals of physics. Topics include the nature of physics, mechanics, elasticity and simple harmonic motion, waves and sound, fluids, heat and temperature, and the kinetic theory of gases. This course meets general education requirements for a Physical Science.
    Usually Held
    Mon Wed 8:10am–9:30am, Mon Wed 9:45am–11:00am, Mon Wed 9:45am–11:05am