PHYS 2A - Introduction to Physics I

    Recent Professors
    ROXANNE MORAN, WILLIAM PEZZAGLIA
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Fall 2025, Fall 2024
    Class Size
    24 students
    Credits
    4
    Prerequisite
    Prerequisite(s): All prerequisites must be completed with a minimum grade of "C" (or "P") or higher. MATH 39
    Fall 2026 Sections
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    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
    Introduction to the major principles of classical mechanics using pre-calculus mathematics. Includes Newtonian mechanics, energy, gravitation, fluids, thermodynamics, oscillations, and waves.
    Usually Held
    Mon Wed 12:30pm–1:45pm, Mon 2:00pm–4:50pm, Tue Thu 1:00pm–2:25pm, Wed 2:00pm–4:50pm