PHYSCS 21 - Mechanics with Lab

Recent Professors: Dang T. T., Kamaga C. N., Faridian F., Strohmaier K. D., Boschert N. J., Zareian S., Kocharian A., Menachekanian E.
Recent Semesters: Fall 2026, Summer 2026
Class Size: Not published
Credits: 5
Prerequisite: MATH 7.
Fall 2026 Sections: View Fall 2026 sections of PHYSCS 21
Transfers To: UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 5C · Cal-GETC Area 5A · IGETC Area 5C · IGETC Area 5A · CSU GE Area B1 · CSU GE Area B3
Description: Cal-GETC Area 5A (Physical Sciences, + LAB) PHYSCS 6, PHYSCS 7 or PHYSCS 8, PHYSCS 9 or PHYSCS 21, PHYSCS 22, PHYSCS 23 combined: maximum UC credit, 1 series. This course is a calculus-based study of the mechanics of rigid bodies, emphasizing Newton’s laws and its applications. This course includes an introduction to fluids. It is designed for engineering, physical science, and computer science majors.
Usually Held: Fri 8:30am–11:30am, Thu 12:45pm–3:15pm, Thu 12:45pm–4:45pm, Tue 12:45pm–3:15pm