Recent SemestersFall 2026Class Size13–25 studentsCredits4PrerequisiteMATH 140 F , or MATH 141 F or MATH 141HF or MATH 143 F and MATH 142 F , 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 B1 · CSU GE Area B3Description54 hours lecture and 54 hours lab per term. This course covers Newtonian mechanics, conservation laws, heat, and waves. The laboratory portion of the course investigates these topics both qualitatively and quantitatively, and includes the use of graphing and statistics, and propagation of errors. This is the first half of an algebra-based two-semester sequence ( PHYS 205 F and 206 F ) for students majoring in the life sciences. This course satisfies a requirement for biology majors in the CSU system, but not the UC system. (Degree Credit) (CSU) (UC Credit Limitation) AA GE, CSU GE, IGETCUsually HeldMon 6:00pm–9:10pm, Thu 9:00am–12:10pm, Tue 9:00am–12:10pm, Wed 6:00pm–9:10pm 