PHYSIC 101 - INTRODUCTION TO PHYSICS

    Recent Professors
    D. Michaels
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026
    Class Size
    Not published
    Credits
    4
    Fall 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 5A · IGETC Area 5A · CSU GE Area B1
    Description
    Algebra or higher math placement Explores Physics in a more conceptual and less mathematical approach. Similar in content to PHYSIC-102 without the laboratory component. This is a one-semester survey course introducing the topics of classical and modern physics, including physical principles concerning motion, gravity, heat, light, waves, electricity, magnetism, the atom, the nucleus, relativity, and quantum mechanics. UC credit limitation: No credit for PHYSIC-101 if taken after PHYSIC-102, PHYSIC-110 or PHYSIC-220.