PHYS 55 - Physics 1: Mechanics & Waves

    Recent Professors
    Quinn MacPherson, Marc Royster
    Recent Semesters
    Spring 2027, Fall 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Spring 2025
    Class Size
    24–32 students
    Difficulty
    7.3Heavyout of 10
    Credits
    4
    Prerequisite
    MATH 066 (may be taken concurrently) and MATH 065 or equivalent college course with a minimum grade of C.
    Spring 2027 Sections
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    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 5A · Cal-GETC Area 5C · IGETC Area 5C · IGETC Area 5A · CSU GE Area B3 · CSU GE Area B1
    Description
    This is the first semester of a three-semester introductory calculus-based physics course. It is a fundamental treatment of the general principles of physics for those majoring in engineering and physics. Topics included are statics, kinematics, dynamics of particles and rigid bodies, fluids, mechanical waves, and simple harmonic motion. (C-ID PHYS205)
    Usually Held
    Mon Wed Fri 12:10pm–1:00pm, Mon Wed Fri 9:10am–10:00am, Tue 10:10am–1:00pm