PHYS 217 - Engineering Physics I

    Recent Professors
    Aamil I. Shaik, Apostol Gramada, Alexander C. Natale, Anh T. Nguyen, YeonSuk Lee
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Summer 2026, Spring 2026, 2027SP
    Class Size
    36 students
    Difficulty
    6.5Demandingout of 10
    Credits
    4
    Prerequisite
    Completion with a grade of "C" or better or a Passing grade in: MATH 180
    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 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, Wed 10:05am–1:05pm, Tue 4:25pm–7:25pm