PHYS 101 - Introduction to Physics

    Recent Professors
    Robert Nanz Jr, Timothy Stamnitz, Aundrea Tavakkoly, Wyatt Crockett, Hector Garcia Villa, Kevin Spiro
    Recent Semesters
    Spring 2027, Fall 2026, Summer 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025
    Class Size
    20–35 students
    Credits
    4
    Prerequisite
    Prerequisite: Completion of intermediate algebra or the equivalent, or eligibility or completion of any course between MATH 110 and 245 (excluding MATH 197, MATH 120, or PSYC/SOC 205, SOC 180, or BUS 204) based on multiple measures.
    Spring 2027 Sections
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    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 5A · Cal-GETC Area 5C · IGETC Area 5A · IGETC Area 5C · CSU GE Area B3 · CSU GE Area B1
    Description
    An introductory survey course in classical physics, electricity and magnetism and modern physics. Topics include position, velocity acceleration, momentum, energy, projectile motion, circuits, light, and sound. Physics 101 Lab must be taken at the same time. Not intended for science majors.
    Usually Held
    Tue 11:10am–2:15pm, Tue Thu 9:35am–11:00am, Wed 2:50pm–5:55pm, Mon 2:40pm–5:50pm