PHYS 4A - Mechanics

    Recent Professors
    Mahendra Thapa, Bruce L. Schulte
    Recent Semesters
    Summer 2026, Spring 2026
    Class Size
    32–40 students
    Credits
    4
    Prerequisite
    MATH-1A
    Summer 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
    An overview of the field of physics- its position and significance relative to the sciences- followed by a detailed study of mechanics. Primarily for architecture, chemistry, engineering, geophysics, and physics majors. (L,M)
    Usually Held
    Mon 2:00pm–2:50pm, Mon Wed 11:30am–12:45pm, Mon Wed 8:00am–9:15am, Thu 2:00pm–3:50pm