PHYS 20 - CONCEPTUAL PHYSICS

    Recent Professors
    J. Boyd, N. Franco
    Recent Semesters
    Spring 2027, Fall 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Spring 2025
    Class Size
    30 students
    Credits
    4
    Spring 2027 Sections
    View Spring 2027 sections of PHYS 20
    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 5A · Cal-GETC Area 5C · IGETC Area 5A · IGETC Area 5C · CSU GE Area B3 · CSU GE Area B1
    Description
    This is a survey course intended for students who are not majoring in science. Previous physics training and extensive mathematical background are not required. Focus is on major discoveries, ideas, concepts and methods in physics. Included are simple motions, the nature of matter and energy, and electrical and nuclear science. This course is designed to prepare students for more advanced physics courses.
    Usually Held
    Thu 11:00am–1:50pm, Tue 11:00am–1:50pm, Thu 8:00am–10:50am, Tue 8:00am–10:50am