PHYS 3A - General Physics with Calculus

Recent Professors: Staff_NSCI, Firuz Demir
Recent Semesters: Spring 2027, Fall 2026, Spring 2026
Class Size: 32–35 students
Credits: 5
Prerequisite: Mathematics 160 or MATH 190 with a minimum grade of C in prerequisite
Spring 2027 Sections: View Spring 2027 sections of PHYS 3A
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: This course is part of a one-year general survey of the basic principles of physics including kinematics, dynamics, statics, momentum, energy, rotation, gravitation, and planetary motion. Elasticity, fluids, vibration, wave motion, sound, the kinetic theory of gases, and thermodynamics will also be discussed. This course is designed for life science majors requiring a calculus-based physics program. Note: The maximum UC credit allowed for students completing Physics 3A, PHYS 3B and PHYS 1A PHYS 1B PHYS 1C PHYS 1D and/or PHYS 2A PHYS 2B 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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