PHYS A185 - Calculus-Based Physics: Mechanics with Lab

Recent Professors: Arnold Guerra III, Stephen Drum
Recent Semesters: Spring 2027, Fall 2026, Summer 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025
Class Size: 24–26 students
Difficulty: 4.0Lightout of 10
Credits: 5
Prerequisite: MATH A180 , MATH A180H , or appropriate placement; and Completion of or concurrent enrollment in MATH A185 , MATH A185H , or MATH A182H.
Spring 2027 Sections: View Spring 2027 sections of PHYS A185
Transfers To: UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 5C · Cal-GETC Area 5A · IGETC Area 5A · IGETC Area 5C · CSU GE Area B3 · CSU GE Area B1
Description: Formerly: Calculus Based Physics: Mechanics. The first semester of a three-semester sequence with lab ( PHYS A185 / PHYS A280 / PHYS A285 ) covering a calculus-based study of all topics in fundamental physics. Topics for this first semester include kinematics, dynamics, work and energy, momentum, gravitation, simple harmonic motion, mechanical waves, and fluids. Intended for astronomy, chemistry, engineering, and physics majors, as well as students needing an extended sequence in calculus-based physics as a requirement for their major program. Enrollment Limitation: PHYS A185H; students who complete PHYS A185 may not enroll in or receive credit for PHYS A185H. C-ID: PHYS 205.
Usually Held: Mon Wed 8:55am–11:00am, Tue Thu 9:35am–11:40am, Mon Tue Wed Thu 12:00pm–2:05pm