PHY 101 - Basic Physics: Energy and Motion

    Recent Professors
    Z. Parsons, S. Labbate
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026
    Class Size
    32 students
    Credits
    4
    Prerequisite
    MATH-105 (with a grade of C or better).
    Fall 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 5A · Cal-GETC Area 5C · IGETC Area 5C · IGETC Area 5A · CSU GE Area B3 · CSU GE Area B1
    Description
    This course facilitates the study of various topics in physics including the kinematics of motion, forces, work and energy, circular motion, fluids, temperature and heat, thermodynamics, waves and sound, while focusing on the student's development of technical problem solving skills, vocabulary and the ability to read and understand scientific literature.
    Usually Held
    Thu 1:00pm–3:50pm, Tue 10:00am–12:50pm