PHYS 101 - General Physics: Mechanics

    Recent Professors
    Daniel Chase, Tom Nomof
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, 2027MSP
    Class Size
    24 students
    Difficulty
    4.0Lightout of 10
    Credits
    4
    Prerequisite
    MATH 171 AND PHYS 165
    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 B1 · CSU GE Area B3
    Description
    Introduction to calculus-based physics. A course in classical mechanics exploring measurement, kinematics of one and two dimensional motions; Newton's laws of motion; circular motion; work and energy; linear and angular momentum; rotational kinematics and dynamics; statics and gravitation. PHYS 165 prerequisite may be met with proof of satisfactory completion of a high school physics course and completion of the Prerequisite Challenge Request Form.
    Usually Held
    Tue Thu 11:55am–1:20pm, Fri 2:00pm–5:05pm, Thu 10:15am–1:20pm, Thu 2:50pm–5:55pm