PHYSICS 021 - General Physics I with Calculus

    Recent Professors
    Lilit Haroyan, Desiree Rose
    Recent Semesters
    Spring 2027, Summer 2026
    Class Size
    Not published
    Difficulty
    6.2Demandingout of 10
    Credits
    4
    Prerequisite
    Physics 011 and Mathematics 261 or 261S or successful completion of calculus or the equivalent.
    Spring 2027 Sections
    View Spring 2027 sections of PHYSICS 021
    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
    course with all laboratory hours offered in-person. In this course, students learn the kinematics of one- and two-dimensional motion, including linear, projectile, and circular motion. They study the physics of linear and rotational dynamics using Newton's laws, work and energy, momentum and torque. The course also delves into the field of fluid statics and dynamics, wave dynamics, wave resonance and the Doppler Effect. They explore the field of Thermodynamics including properties of substances such as specific heat and the Three Laws of Thermodynamics. Students use the tools of algebra, trigonometry, and calculus to solve a wide variety of problems.
    Usually Held
    Mon Tue Wed Thu 11:00am–1:30pm, Mon Tue Wed Thu 8:00am–10:30am, Tue 8:00am–12:25pm