PHYC 131 - Fundamentals of Physics

    Recent Professors
    S. Stambach, M. Simpson, M. Steiger
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Summer 2026, Spring 2026
    Class Size
    32–50 students
    Credits
    4
    Prerequisite
    "C" grade or higher or "Pass" in PHYC 130 or equivalent
    Fall 2026 Sections
    View Fall 2026 sections of PHYC 131
    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 5A · Cal-GETC Area 5C · 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 electricity, magnetism, optics and modern physics using calculus, trigonometry and algebra-based problem solving. Laboratory experience is an integral part of this course. (C-ID PHYS 110, C-ID PHYS 100S(with PHYC 130)) (CSU/UC) (AA/AS-5, Cal-GETC-5A,5C)
    Usually Held
    Tue 6:30pm–9:35pm, Tue Thu 3:00pm–4:20pm, Wed 1:00pm–4:05pm, Wed 2:15pm–5:15pm