PHYS 40 - Classical Mechanics for Scientists and Engineers

    Recent Professors
    Jamal Hajsaleh, Leonardo Hsu, Said Laaroua
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Summer 2026
    Class Size
    20 students
    Credits
    5
    Prerequisite
    Completion of MATH 1A or higher (MATH).
    Fall 2026 Sections
    View Fall 2026 sections of PHYS 40
    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
    Students will use calculus, algebra, and trigonometry to apply physics laws and principles to solve problems involving translational and rotational motion, work and energy, conservation of energy and momentum, static equilibrium, and universal gravitation.
    Usually Held
    Thu 1:00pm–3:50pm, Thu 10:00am–12:50pm, Tue 3:30pm–4:20pm, Tue 4:30pm–5:20pm