PHYS 100 - Elementary Physics

    Recent Professors
    A. CARPENTER, N. Franco, A. Afshari
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Summer 2026
    Class Size
    Not published
    Credits
    4
    Prerequisite
    MATH 140 or equivalent with a grade of "C" or higher or "Pass" or completion of the math placement process with a score eligible for MATH 155. This course is a general survey of the basic principles of physics. It includes mechanics, heat, sound, electricity and magnetism, light, and modern physics with emphasis on mechanics. It is designed primarily as a prerequisite to courses in Engineering Physics.
    Fall 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 5A · Cal-GETC Area 5C · IGETC Area 5A · IGETC Area 5C · CSU GE Area B1 · CSU GE Area B3
    Description
    Elementary Physics
    Usually Held
    Thu 9:30am–12:20pm, Tue 7:00pm–9:50pm, Tue 9:30am–12:20pm, Tue Thu 12:30pm–1:45pm