PHYS 10 - Concepts in Physics

    Recent Professors
    Dr. Paramdeep Khurana, Dr. Saheba Khurana
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Summer 2026, Spring 2026
    Class Size
    50–55 students
    Credits
    3
    Prerequisite
    Previously taken ENGL-C1000 (formerly ENGL-01A) and MATH-C, MATH-61 or MATH-62 is advised.
    Fall 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 5A · IGETC Area 5A · CSU GE Area B1
    Description
    <b><font color="7A0018">Begins Fall 2025</b></font><br> This course is a survey of major concepts covered in physics. The concepts, as well as the understanding of general principles, will be developed through lecture, demonstrations, and discussion of everyday phenomena. Both classical and modern topics will be covered, to include mechanics, properties of matter, heat, sound, electricity, magnetism, light, atomic and nuclear physics, relativity, and astrophysics. This course provides an opportunity to work with the concepts of physics in a qualitative manner.
    Usually Held
    Mon Wed 11:00am–12:25pm, Tue Thu 11:00am–12:25pm