PHYS 3A - General Physics with Calculus

5 units
4 hours lecture, 3 hours lab
Prerequisite: Mathematics 160 or MATH 190 with a minimum grade of C in prerequisite
Credit, degree applicable
Transfer CSU, UC*

This course is part of a one-year general survey of the basic principles of physics including kinematics, dynamics, statics, momentum, energy, rotation, gravitation, and planetary motion. Elasticity, fluids, vibration, wave motion, sound, the kinetic theory of gases, and thermodynamics will also be discussed. This course is designed for life science majors requiring a calculus-based physics program.

Note: The maximum UC credit allowed for students completing Physics 3A, PHYS 3B and PHYS 1A PHYS 1B PHYS 1C PHYS 1D and/or PHYS 2A PHYS 2B is one series.

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