PHYS R121 - Physics with Calculus 1

    Recent Professors
    Farzaneh Ebrahimi Fakhari, Justin Miller
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Fall 2025, Fall 2024, Fall 2023
    Class Size
    24–32 students
    Credits
    5
    Prerequisite
    MATH C2210
    Fall 2026 Sections
    View Fall 2026 sections of PHYS R121
    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 course is an introduction to classical mechanics and thermal physics. Topics include vectors, motion, force, energy, heat, fluids, waves, and sound. The laboratory provides students with opportunities to learn and apply the scientific method through investigations of the phenomena discussed in lecture. It also introduces students to methods of computer-assisted data analysis. The course is designed to meet the needs of students majoring in the biological sciences, although it may also be suitable for students in certain other majors. It is not appropriate for students planning to major in fields such as engineering, mathematics, the physical sciences, or computer science.
    Usually Held
    Thu 1:00pm–2:50pm, Thu 2:30pm–5:20pm, Thu 4:00pm–6:50pm, Thu 12:30pm–2:20pm