PHYS 006 - Physics for Science and Engineering

    Recent Professors
    Bogdan Popescu, Zachary Hannan
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026
    Class Size
    24–36 students
    Credits
    5
    Prerequisite
    MATH 021 (may enroll concurrently)
    Fall 2026 Sections
    View Fall 2026 sections of PHYS 006
    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 5A · Cal-GETC Area 5C · IGETC Area 5C · IGETC Area 5A · CSU GE Area B3 · CSU GE Area B1
    Description
    physics General Education: SCC: Area 5; Cal-GETC: Area 5A, 5C The Physics 006, 007, 008 sequence is a three-semester offering in introductory physics requiring math through calculus. This sequence satisfies the lower division physics requirement for majors in physics, chemistry, geology or other physical sciences, and engineering. This course is a study of mechanics, gravitation, vibration and fluids. Students will learn to analyze and solve problems appropriate for this level in these topics. Experiments relating to the topics covered will be performed.
    Usually Held
    Fri 8:00am–10:50am, Thu 1:00pm–3:50pm