PHYS 100 - Introductory Physics

    Recent Professors
    Lisa Will, Christopher David Maasch
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Spring 2025
    Class Size
    24 students
    Credits
    4
    Prerequisite
    Successful completion of Intermediate Algebra with a grade of C or better or appropriate placement based on California Title 5 regulations
    Fall 2026 Sections
    View Fall 2026 sections of PHYS 100
    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 5A · Cal-GETC Area 5C · IGETC Area 5C · IGETC Area 5A · CSU GE Area B1 · CSU GE Area B3
    Description
    This course is designed for transfer-level students or for those wanting to acquire basic knowledge in physics with a minimum preparation in mathematics. A comprehensive coverage of subject matter in physics is presented, including mechanics, wave motions, thermodynamics, optics, electromagnetism, and atomic and nuclear physics. Emphasis is on the conceptual aspects, including explanation of natural phenomena. Concepts are reinforced through laboratory work.
    Usually Held
    Tue Thu 11:10am–12:30pm, Mon Wed 11:10am–12:35pm, Tue Thu 12:45pm–2:10pm, Mon Wed 9:35am–11:00am