PHYS 205L - Principles of Physics Laboratory: Mechanics

    Recent Professors
    Aviva Shackell, Robert S. Utter, Todd A. Kinghorn, Maryam Ashrafi Varnosfaderani
    Recent Semesters
    Spring 2027, Fall 2026, Summer 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025
    Class Size
    Not published
    Difficulty
    6.2Demandingout of 10
    Credits
    1
    Prerequisite
    Completion of MATH 30 and 31 with grades of "C" or better (MATH 31 may be taken concurrently); AND PHYS A, PHYS 105, or high school physics with grade(s) of "C" or better
    Spring 2027 Sections
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    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 5C · IGETC Area 5C · CSU GE Area B3
    Description
    Formerly known as PHYS 4A (PHYS 205 and 205L, combined) Laboratory portion of PHYS 205. Calculus-based introduction to the principles of kinematics, dynamics, energy, momentum, rotational motion, gravitation and fluids. The Physics 205/210/215 sequence presents the general principles and analytical methods used in physics for physical science and engineering majors. (combined with PHYS 205, C-ID PHYS 205) (CSU, UC-with unit limitation)
    Usually Held
    Thu 2:00pm–3:10pm, Wed 12:30pm–1:40pm, Wed 2:00pm–3:10pm, Wed 3:30pm–4:40pm