PHYS C120 - Algebra Based Physics: Mechanics

    Recent Professors
    Diego Gutierrez
    Recent Semesters
    Spring 2027, Fall 2026, Summer 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025
    Class Size
    30–35 students
    Difficulty
    4.2Lightout of 10
    Credits
    4
    Prerequisite
    MATH C120 with a grade of C or better.
    Spring 2027 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 B3 · CSU GE Area B1
    Description
    The course covers Mechanics, Heat, and Sound. It satisfies the physics requirement of biological science programs (except University of California Programs) and technical programs, except physics, chemistry, or engineering. It satisfies requirements as liberal arts elective. C-ID: PHYS 105, PHYS 100 S.