PHYS 195 - Mechanics

    Recent Professors
    Gerardo Scappaticci, Trang Bao Minh Tran, Erick Aiken, Irena Stojimirovic, Amandeep Kaur Gill, Sumangala Rao Sudhakar, Brittany Leigh Hyland, Tom Pickett and 12 more
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Summer 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Summer 2025
    Class Size
    24–25 students
    Credits
    5
    Prerequisite
    MATH 150 with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent
    Fall 2026 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
    This is the first of a three-semester calculus-based general physics sequence designed for scientists and engineers. Topics include linear kinematics, Newton's Laws, energy, rotational kinematics, rigid-body rotation, momentum, fluid mechanics, gravity, oscillatory motion, and thermodynamics. This course is intended for students majoring in the physical sciences or engineering.
    Usually Held
    Mon Wed 8:00am–10:05am, Tue Thu 11:10am–1:15pm, Tue Thu 4:20pm–6:25pm, Mon Wed 11:10am–1:15pm