PHYS 140 - Physics for Scientists & Engineers 1

    Recent Professors
    Antonio Castro, Erin E. Quealy
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Spring 2026
    Class Size
    24 students
    Credits
    4
    Prerequisite
    Completion of MATH-C2210 with a minimum grade of C.
    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
    This is a calculus-based introduction to the principles of mechanics and wave motion. Topics include measurements, vectors, kinematics and dynamics, linear and circular motion, gravitation, work and mechanical energy, conservation of energy, linear and angular momentum, rotational motion, static equilibrium, oscillations, and fluid mechanics.
    Usually Held
    Thu 7:05pm–8:25pm, Thu 8:40pm–9:30pm, Tue 7:05pm–8:25pm, Tue 8:40pm–9:30pm