PHYS 217 - Engineering Physics I

    Recent Professors
    Apostol Gramada, Alexander C. Natale, Aamil I. Shaik, Anh T. Nguyen, YeonSuk Lee
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Summer 2026, Spring 2026
    Class Size
    36 students
    Credits
    4
    Prerequisite
    Completion with a grade of "C" or better or a Passing grade in: MATH 180
    Fall 2026 Sections
    View Fall 2026 sections of PHYS 217
    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 introduction to classical mechanics designed for physical science and engineering majors. This course is a study of the principles of classical mechanics including: particle kinematics, particle dynamics, work, energy, momentum, rotational motion, equilibrium, gravity, and oscillatory motion.
    Usually Held
    Mon Wed 8:30am–9:55am, Mon 10:05am–1:05pm, Tue 4:25pm–7:25pm, Tue Thu 7:35pm–9:00pm