PHYS 5 - The Ideas of Physics

    Recent Professors
    J. Martinez, A. Villalobos, J. Barber, K. Han, K. Osorno
    Recent Semesters
    Spring 2027, Fall 2026, Summer 2026
    Class Size
    29–48 students
    Difficulty
    5.7Moderateout of 10
    Credits
    3
    Spring 2027 Sections
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    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 5A · IGETC Area 5A · CSU GE Area B1
    Description
    Basic concepts of mass, force, and Newton’s Laws of Motion will be covered, as well as conservation laws (momentum and energy). Introduction to physics for students requiring a general education science lecture course and for students majoring in engineering technology and life sciences.