PHYS 370 - Introductory Physics

    Recent Professors
    Matthew M. Self, Kylee Goerzen
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Fall 2025
    Class Size
    Not published
    Credits
    5
    Prerequisite
    MATH 355 or 400 with a grade of "C" or better
    Fall 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 5C · Cal-GETC Area 5A · IGETC Area 5C · IGETC Area 5A · CSU GE Area B3 · CSU GE Area B1
    Description
    PHYS 370 Introductory Physics - Mechanics and Thermodynamics Units: 5 Hours: 72 hours LEC; 54 hours LAB Prerequisite: MATH 355 or 400 with a grade of "C" or better Transferable: CSU; UC (PHYS 350, 360, 370, 380, 411, 421, 431 combined: maximum transfer credit of one series*; deduct credit for duplication of topics) General Education: Local GE L5; Cal-GETC Area 5A; Cal-GETC Area 5C C-ID: C-ID PHYS 105; Part of C-ID PHYS 100S This course, the first semester of the Introductory Physics sequence, is designed for students transferring to programs which require two semesters of calculus-based physics such as some life science and architecture programs. Material covered will include classical mechanics (kinematics, statics, dynamics, Newton's Laws, work, conservation of mechanical energy and momentum, rotations and oscillations), fluid mechanics, mechanical waves including sound, and thermodynamics. Basic calculus skills will be assumed in the derivation and application of physical principles.
    Usually Held
    Thu 1:30pm–4:35pm, Tue Thu 12:00pm–1:20pm