PHYS R131 - Physics for Scientists and Engineers 1

    Recent Professors
    Justin Miller
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Spring 2025, Fall 2024
    Class Size
    24 students
    Credits
    5
    Prerequisite
    MATH C2210
    Fall 2026 Sections
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    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
    This course is an introduction to the statics and dynamics of rigid bodies and ideal fluids. Central topics include Newton’s laws; conservation of energy, linear momentum, and angular momentum; equilibrium of rigid bodies; and oscillatory motion. Although the course emphasizes conceptual understanding, students also learn to apply mathematical techniques such as vector algebra, differential and integral calculus, Taylor series, and linear differential equations to the solution of problems. The laboratory provides students with opportunities to learn and apply the scientific method through investigations of the phenomena discussed in lecture. The course is appropriate for students majoring in the physical sciences, engineering, mathematics, computer science, and related fields.
    Usually Held
    Mon Wed 10:30am–12:20pm, Mon 1:00pm–3:50pm, Wed 1:00pm–3:50pm, Mon Wed 9:00am–10:50am