Recent SemestersFall 2026, Fall 2025, Fall 2024, Fall 2023, Fall 2022Class Size26 studentsCredits4PrerequisiteMATH A180 , MATH A180H , or MATH A182H. Transfers ToUC and CSUCal-GETC Area 5C · Cal-GETC Area 5A · IGETC Area 5C · IGETC Area 5A · CSU GE Area B3 · CSU GE Area B1DescriptionFormerly: University Physics 1 (non-majors). The first semester of a two-semester sequence with lab ( PHYS A130 /A135) covering a calculus-based study of all topics in basic physics. Core topics for this first semester include: classical mechanics, including waves and fluids, and thermodynamics. Intended for some UC transfer biology majors as well as students needing a one-year sequence in calculus-based physics as a requirement for their major program. Astronomy, chemistry, engineering, and physics majors should enroll in the PHYS A185 /A280/A285 sequence.Usually HeldMon Wed 12:45pm–2:10pm, Mon Wed 3:25pm–5:30pm, Thu 12:00pm–3:10pm 