PHY 10 - Introduction to Physics

    Recent Professors
    S. Fan, S. Schier
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Summer 2026
    Class Size
    27 students
    Credits
    4
    Prerequisite
    Completion of Intermediate Algebra or equivalent or placement beyond.
    Fall 2026 Sections
    View Fall 2026 sections of PHY 10
    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 5C · Cal-GETC Area 5A · IGETC Area 5C · IGETC Area 5A · CSU GE Area B3 · CSU GE Area B1
    Description
    An overview of some of the more important and interesting phenomena in physics including falling bodies, Newton's laws of motion, satellite and planetary motion, heat, light, sound, waves, atomic structure, nuclear physics, energy, electricity and magnetism. Emphasis is on developing a practical understanding of principles rather than a detailed mathematical treatment. Not open to students who are concurrently enrolled in or who have completed Physics 2A, 2B, 4A, 4B, or 4C with a grade of "C" or better.
    Usually Held
    Mon 2:40pm–5:50pm, Mon 6:00pm–9:10pm, Mon Wed 6:00pm–9:10pm, Mon Wed 8:00am–11:10am