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PHYS 004A: Engineering Physics - Mechanics

Course 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.

Units: 5

  • Credit - Degree Applicable
  • Transferable to both UC and CSU

Course Details

  • Grade Options: Letter Grade
  • In-Class Lecture Hours: 64 – 72
  • In-Class Lab Hours: 48 – 54

Requisites and Advisories

  • Prerequisites: MATH 003A
  • Co-Requisites: None
  • Advisory: PHYS 001
  • Additional Requisite Information:
    The honors version of the same course may be used to satisfy a requisite requirement.

Transfer Details

  • CSU/UC: Transferable to both UC and CSU
  • WVC GE: Area A-5: Natural Sciences
  • C-ID: PHYS 205 - Calculus-Based Physics for Scientists and Engineers: A
  • Cal-GETC GE: Area 5A: Physical Science
    Area 5C: Laboratory