PHYS 140 - Mechanics

    Recent Professors
    Luc M. Desmedt, Lowell E. Hazelton, Raj Misra, Muhammed K. Gheith, Arefa Hossain
    Recent Semesters
    Spring 2027, Fall 2026, Summer 2026
    Class Size
    24–30 students
    Difficulty
    6.4Demandingout of 10
    Credits
    4
    Prerequisite
    MATH-101A
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    Transfers To
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    Description
    Corequisite: MATH-101B or prerequisite MATH-101B Accepted For Credit: CSU & UC Offered: All Terms, Every Year This course is the first semester of a three-semester sequence of calculus- based introductory physics for scientists and engineers. This course provides a strong foundation in a vector-based formulation of Newtonian mechanics applied to a point mass and to a system of particles. Topics include one- and two-dimensional kinematics, including planetary and satellite orbits; Newton's laws of motion; free-body diagrams; everyday forces; impulse- momentum; work-energy; conservative and non-conservative forces; potential energy; conservation of momentum and energy; rotation dynamics and static equilibrium of rigid objects utilizing the concepts of torque; angular acceleration and conservation of angular momentum; Newton's law of universal gravitation; basic fluid statics and dynamics; oscillations and an introduction to (mechanical) wave motion including sound; and the superposition and interference of waves. A graphing calculator is required for this course. (GR) C-ID PHYS 205 2025-2026 OHLONE COLLEGE CATALOG 269 8 | ANNOUNCEMENT OF COURSES
    Usually Held
    Mon 1:00pm–4:20pm, Mon 2:50pm–6:10pm, Mon 4:40pm–8:00pm, Mon 9:20am–12:40pm