PHYC 130 - Fundamentals of Physics

    Recent Professors
    S. Stambach, M. Steiger
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Summer 2026, Spring 2026
    Class Size
    32–50 students
    Credits
    4
    Prerequisite
    "C" grade or higher or "Pass" or concurrent enrollment in MATH C2210 (formerly MATH 180) or equivalent
    Fall 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 5C · Cal-GETC Area 5A · IGETC Area 5A · IGETC Area 5C · CSU GE Area B3 · CSU GE Area B1
    Description
    A mathematical and philosophical introduction to basic physical phenomena including force, linear and rotational motion, momentum, work and energy, simple harmonic motion and wave behavior, heat and thermodynamics using calculum, trigonometry and algebra-based problem solving. Laboratory experience is an integral part of this course. (C-ID PHYS 105, C-ID PHYS 100S(with PHYC 131)) (CSU/UC) (AA/AS-5, Cal-GETC-5A,5C)
    Usually Held
    Mon 1:00pm–4:05pm, Mon 2:15pm–5:15pm, Thu 6:30pm–9:35pm, Tue Thu 5:00pm–6:20pm