PHYS 004A - Engineering Physics - Mechanics

    Recent Professors
    Stephen Koons, Kolo Wamba, Sheena Schier, Doug Epperson, John Toderasc, Helene Flohic, Sadaf Kadir, Tanja Bode and 1 more
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Summer 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Summer 2025
    Class Size
    32 students
    Credits
    5
    Prerequisite
    MATH 003A
    Fall 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 5A · Cal-GETC Area 5C · IGETC Area 5A · IGETC Area 5C · CSU GE Area B3 · CSU GE Area B1
    Description
    This is the first semester of a three-semester Physics sequence intended for students majoring in Physical Sciences and Engineering. Mechanics is the first course in the Engineering Physics series. The course introduces students to concepts such as vectors, kinematics, dynamics, energy, momentum, universal gravity, rotational physics, fluid dynamics, and elasticity.
    Usually Held
    Thu 5:25pm–6:25pm, Thu 6:35pm–9:45pm, Tue 5:25pm–8:35pm, Fri 10:55am–12:10pm