PHY 003 - Introduction to Physics Problem Solving

    Recent Professors
    Andrew Freeman, Lana Sheridan
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Summer 2025, Spring 2025
    Class Size
    32 students
    Credits
    3
    Prerequisite
    Intermediate Algebra Skills Advisory: (MAT 001 and MAT 000D) or MAT 002
    Fall 2026 Sections
    View Fall 2026 sections of PHY 003
    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 5A · CSU GE Area B1
    Description
    This course is intended to prepare students to take PHY004A, the first in the series of courses for engineering and science majors. It provides an introduction to the concepts of classical mechanics and teaches students how to interpret, analyze, and solve physics problems. Students will learn to represent real-world situations with mathematics. These problem solving skills are useful in any technical field.
    Usually Held
    Mon Wed 9:20am–10:45am, Mon Tue Wed Thu 9:20am–11:30am, Mon Wed 1:20pm–3:25pm