Recent SemestersFall 2026, Summer 2026Class Size25 studentsCredits4PrerequisiteElementary Algebra or the equivalent with a grade of C or better, or by assessment through the college's multiple measures placement processes Transfers ToUC and CSUCal-GETC Area 5A · Cal-GETC Area 5C · IGETC Area 5A · IGETC Area 5C · CSU GE Area B3 · CSU GE Area B1Description54 hours lecture and 54 hours lab per term. This course is a survey of some of the more important principles, philosophy, and phenomena of physics. Topics include mechanics, electricity and magnetism, wave phenomena, and modern physics. The course is intended for those with no previous experience in physics. It is not open to anyone who has taken a college level physics course. The laboratory includes experiments in measurement, mechanics, electricity, wave phenomena, and radioactivity. (Degree Credit) (CSU) (UC Credit Limitation; no credit if taken after PHYS 205 F , PHYS 210 F or PHYS 221 F ) AA GE, CSU GE, IGETC (C-ID: PHYS 140)Usually HeldMon 1:30pm–4:40pm, Mon Wed 1:30pm–4:40pm, Tue Thu 1:30pm–4:40pm, Wed 1:30pm–4:40pm 