PHYS 140 - Mechanics

    Recent Professors
    Luc M. Desmedt, Raj Misra, Muhammed K. Gheith, Arefa Hossain
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Summer 2026
    Class Size
    24–30 students
    Credits
    4
    Prerequisite
    MATH-101A
    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
    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 4:40pm–8:00pm, Mon Tue 6:00pm–9:10pm, Mon Wed 2:00pm–5:10pm