PHYS 210 - General Physics I

    Recent Professors
    Polin Yadak, Carlos A. Morante Melendez, Alice R. Pevyhouse
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Summer 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Summer 2025
    Class Size
    28–30 students
    Credits
    4
    Prerequisite
    MATH 130 or appropriate placement test score and other measures as appropriate, or equivalent.
    Fall 2026 Sections
    View Fall 2026 sections of PHYS 210
    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 5A · Cal-GETC Area 5C · IGETC Area 5A · IGETC Area 5C · CSU GE Area B1 · CSU GE Area B3
    Description
    The first course of a two-course sequence of algebra/trigonometry-based physics. Designed for students majoring in certain fields of letters and science, and required of those planning to enter medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, optometry, agriculture or forestry. Covers mechanics, fluids, waves and thermodynamics. The laboratory portion covers measurement and analysis of phenomena discussed in lecture. NOTE: Depending on the transfer institution, different STEM majors may require students to complete PHYS 210 and PHYS 211. Please note that PHYS 211 has a MATH 242 or 252 pre-requisite, so we highly recommend meeting with an academic counselor to discuss requirements.
    Usually Held
    Thu 1:10pm–4:00pm, Fri 12:30pm–3:00pm, Fri 9:10am–11:45am, Fri