PHY 010 - Introduction to Physics

    Recent Professors
    Andrew Freeman, Marina Shmakova
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Spring 2025, Fall 2024
    Class Size
    32 students
    Credits
    4
    Prerequisite
    Elementary Algebra Skills
    Fall 2026 Sections
    View Fall 2026 sections of PHY 010
    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
    This is a conceptual course in physics, including the development of fundamental concepts as applied to everyday phenomena, from a limited mathematical perspective, emphasizing verbal logic, critical analysis, and rational thought. The topics included in this course are mechanics, thermodynamics, electricity and magnesium, optics, and modern physics.
    Usually Held
    Mon 3:40pm–6:50pm, Mon 9:20am–12:30pm, Thu 2:15pm–5:25pm, Thu 9:20am–12:30pm