PHYS 2A - General Physics

Recent Professors: Ms. Shimonee A. Kadakia, Dr. Eyal Goldmann, Firuz Demir, Paul Haitkin, Razmic Shirvanian, Aamil I. Shaik, Ms. Parvaneh Semsar, Asma W. Said
Recent Semesters: Spring 2027, Winter 2027, Fall 2026, Summer 2026, Spring 2026
Class Size: 35 students
Credits: 4
Prerequisite: MATH 170 with a minimum grade of C or equivalent
Spring 2027 Sections: View Spring 2027 sections of PHYS 2A
Transfers To: UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 5C · Cal-GETC Area 5A · IGETC Area 5C · IGETC Area 5A · CSU GE Area B1 · CSU GE Area B3
Description: This course is part of a one-year algebra- and trigonometry-based survey of physics. Topics covered include kinematics, statics, dynamics, momentum, energy, rotation, gravitation and planetary motion, fluids, kinetic theory of gases, and thermodynamics. In addition, the course covers elasticity and vibration, wave motion, interference, standing waves, and sound. Note: The maximum UC credit allowed for students completing Physics 2A, PHYS 2B and PHYS 1A , PHYS 1B , PHYS 1C , PHYS 1D and/or PHYS 3A , PHYS 3B is one series. Back to Top | Print-Friendly Page (opens a new window) Facebook this Page (opens a new window) Tweet this Page (opens a new window) Add to Backpack (opens a new window) All catalogs © 2026 El Camino College. Powered by Modern Campus Catalog™ .
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