PHYS 310 - Conceptual Physics

    Recent Professors
    Michael W. Strong, Efrain C. Lopez, Bogdan Popescu, Kylee Goerzen
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Summer 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Summer 2025
    Class Size
    Not published
    Credits
    3
    Prerequisite
    None.
    Fall 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 5A · IGETC Area 5A · CSU GE Area B1
    Description
    PHYS 310 Conceptual Physics Units: 3 Hours: 54 hours LEC Prerequisite: None. Advisory: MATH 100, or placement through the assessment process. Transferable: CSU; UC (No credit for PHYS 310 if taken after PHYS 350, PHYS 360, PHYS 370, PHYS 380, PHYS 411, PHYS 421 or PHYS 431) General Education: Local GE L5; Cal-GETC Area 5A This course provides a conceptual overview of Newtonian and modern physics for non-science and science students alike. The conceptual approach to physics is tied to the student's personal experience in the everyday world, so that the student learns to see physics not as just a classroom or laboratory activity, but as a part of his or her surroundings. The class is open to students with no previous physics background.
    Usually Held
    Mon Wed 1:30pm–2:50pm, Tue Thu 8:30am–9:50am, Mon Tue Wed Thu 11:00am–12:25pm, Mon Wed 2:30pm–5:45pm