PHYS 200 - Fundamentals of Physics

    Recent Professors
    Christopher Martin, Daniel Finkenthal, Aundrea Tavakkoly, Erica Calman
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Fall 2025
    Class Size
    24–60 students
    Credits
    5
    Prerequisite
    Prerequisite: (Completion of, or concurrent enrollment in): MATH C2210 or MATH C2210E
    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
    A calculus-based course in classical mechanics, waves, sound, fluids and thermodynamics, with an emphasis on life science pre-professional, and architectural fields.
    Usually Held
    Mon 2:40pm–5:50pm, Mon 2:50pm–6:25pm, Mon Wed 12:30pm–2:35pm, Mon Wed 12:30pm–2:40pm