Recent SemestersFall 2026, Summer 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Summer 2025Class Size20–30 studentsCredits1PrerequisiteMATH M05 and MATH M06 (or MATH M07 ) and PHYS M10A or concurrent enrollment Transfers ToUC and CSUCal-GETC Area 5C · IGETC Area 5C · IGETC Area 5A · CSU GE Area B3DescriptionExamines basic phenomena in mechanics, thermodynamics, and wave motion. Applies common, modern laboratory instruments in hands-on experiments using real world data. Teaches the principles of data taking, reduction, synthesis, and analysis, in addition to the writing of scientific reports. 