PHY10
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Introduction to Physics
Meta-Major
STEM
Credits
4
Allow Pass/No Pass
No
Lecture Hours
54
Lab Hours
54
CalGETC Areas
Area 5A - Physical Science, Area 5C - Laboratory
Transfer Status
UC and CSU
Course Description
An overview of some of the more important and interesting phenomena in physics including falling bodies, Newton's laws of motion, satellite and planetary motion, heat, light, sound, waves, atomic structure, nuclear physics, energy, electricity and magnetism. Emphasis is on developing a practical understanding of principles rather than a detailed mathematical treatment. Not open to students who are concurrently enrolled in or who have completed Physics 2A, 2B, 4A, 4B, or 4C with a grade of "C" or better.