PHYSICS 066 - Physics with Calculus for Life Science Majors I

    Recent Professors
    Sina Zareian, Karapet Karapetyan
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026
    Class Size
    Not published
    Difficulty
    5.5Moderateout of 10
    Credits
    5
    Prerequisite
    MATH 240 or 259 with a grade of C or better.
    Fall 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 5C · Cal-GETC Area 5A · IGETC Area 5A · IGETC Area 5C · CSU GE Area B3 · CSU GE Area B1
    Description
    Designed for life science majors, Physics 66 is the first semester of a two semester calculus- level sequence in introductory college Physics. Topics include classical mechanics, energy and energy transfer, momentum, rotational motion, oscillatory motion, mechanical waves and thermodynamics. Lab sessions include quantitative and qualitative experiments and structured problems solving strategies through tutorials and conceptual activities. MAXIMUM UC CREDIT FOR PHYSICS 006, 007 AND 037, 038, 039 AND 066 AND 067 COMBINED: MAXIMUM CREDIT: ONE SERIES.
    Usually Held
    Mon Wed 12:15pm–3:25pm, Sat 9:00am–4:10pm, Tue Thu 1:15pm–4:25pm