PHYS 2A - General Physics I

Recent Professors: Kolo Wamba, Eric Hickok
Recent Semesters: Fall 2026, Fall 2025, Fall 2024, Fall 2023
Class Size: 30 students
Credits: 4
Prerequisite: MATH 8A. High-school level reading and writing skills strongly recommended. (C-ID: PHYS 105), (C-ID: PHYS 100S: PHYS 2A + PHYS 2B)
Fall 2026 Sections: View Fall 2026 sections of PHYS 2A
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: An introduction to the principles of physics using algebra and trigonometry. Topics include kinematics in one and two dimensions, vectors, equilibrium and non-equilibrium applications of Newton's Laws, work and energy, momentum, rotational kinematics and dynamics, simple harmonic motion, elasticity, thermal physics, thermodynamics, and waves. PREREQUISITE: MATH 8A. High-school level reading and writing skills strongly recommended. (C-ID: PHYS 105), (C-ID: PHYS 100S: PHYS 2A + PHYS 2B)
Usually Held: Fri 9:40am–12:50pm, Fri 11:20am–2:30pm, Fri 2:30pm–5:40pm, Mon 2:30pm–5:40pm