PHYS 221F - General Physics I

    Recent Professors
    Peter Widmann, Christopher Persichilli, Matjaz Kaluza, Ali Nayeri
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Summer 2026
    Class Size
    25 students
    Credits
    4
    Prerequisite
    MATH C2210 or MATH C2210H with a grade of C or better or math skills clearance
    Fall 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 5A · Cal-GETC Area 5C · IGETC Area 5C · IGETC Area 5A · CSU GE Area B1 · CSU GE Area B3
    Description
    54 hours lecture and 54 hours lab per term. This course covers mechanics, vibrations, properties of matter. The laboratory provides students with hands-on experience working with the subject material. Required for majors in physics and engineering. Recommended for majors in all the other physical sciences. PHYS 221 F , 222 F , and 223 F are a calculus-based, three-semester survey of introductory physics. High school physics or PHYS 130 F is strongly recommended, and students must complete one semester of calculus before beginning the sequence. (Degree Credit) (CSU) (UC Credit Limitation) AA GE, CSU GE, IGETC (C-ID: PHYS 205)
    Usually Held
    Mon 1:30pm–4:40pm, Mon 9:00am–12:10pm, Mon Wed 1:30pm–4:40pm, Thu 1:30pm–4:40pm