PHYS 7A - Calculus-Based General Physics for Scientists and Engineers - I

Recent Professors: Paul F. Houck, Gholamreza Brojerdi, Sewan Fan, Michael Michio Masuda, Carlos A. Morante Melendez
Recent Semesters: Fall 2026, Summer 2026, Spring 2026
Class Size: 25 students
Difficulty: 4.6Moderateout of 10
Credits: 4
Prerequisite: MATH 067 or MATH 072 with C or better or concurrent enrollment in MATH 067 or MATH 072
Fall 2026 Sections: View Fall 2026 sections of PHYS 7A
Transfers To: UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 5A · Cal-GETC Area 5C · IGETC Area 5A · IGETC Area 5C · CSU GE Area B1 · CSU GE Area B3
Description: This is the first course in the calculus-based physics sequence for students majoring in mathematics, physical sciences, engineering, and computer science. Specific topics include kinematics, Newton's laws of motion, work and energy, momentum, rotation, simple harmonic motion, universal gravitation, fluids, and mechanical waves. Practical applications of these subjects are discussed in class and incorporated into group projects developed along the term. A problem solving approach, using mathematical expressions and symbols, is routinely employed in lectures and homework to illustrate the laws of physics governing real world situations. (C-ID PHYS 205)
Usually Held: Mon Wed 12:15pm–1:35pm, Fri 6:00pm–7:35pm, Fri 6:00pm–7:50pm, Mon 9:00am–12:05pm