PHYS 142 - Mechanics, Heat, & Waves

    Recent Professors
    Kenneth Meidl
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026
    Class Size
    24 students
    Difficulty
    5.1Moderateout of 10
    Credits
    4
    Prerequisite
    MATH 161
    Fall 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 5C · Cal-GETC Area 5A · IGETC Area 5C · IGETC Area 5A · CSU GE Area B3 · CSU GE Area B1
    Description
    Non-calculus introduction to principles and laws of mechanics, thermodynamics and waves. MATH 161 prerequisite may be met with proof of satisfactory completion of a high school algebra 2/trigonometry course and completion of the petition process (please see the Science Division Office for the necessary form for this process).
    Usually Held
    Mon Wed 1:30pm–2:55pm, Thu 10:15am–1:20pm, Thu 2:30pm–5:35pm