PHYC 201 — Mechanics and Waves
This is the first course of a three-semester, calculus level sequence of physics courses designed for engineering, physics, mathematics, and science majors. The course assumes no previous physics study, but makes extensive use of algebra, trigonometry, geometry, and calculus. Topics include linear and rotational kinematics and dynamics, energy and energy conservation, linear and angular momentum and their conservation laws, fluid dynamics, and gravitation, and wave motion. (C-ID PHYS 205, C-ID PHYS 200S (with PHYC 202, 203)) (CSU/UC) (AA/AS-5, Cal-GETC-5A,5C)
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- Computer Science for Transfer (AS-T)
- ESL Pathway STEM Certificate of Achievement
- Marine Biology Associate in Science
- Chemistry Associate in Science
- Civil Engineering Associate in Science
- Electrical and Computer Engineering Associate in Science
- Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Associate in Science
- General Studies: Science and Mathematics
- Mathematics 2.0 for Transfer (AS-T)
- Mathematics Associate in Science and Certificate of Achievement
- Mathematics for Transfer (AS-T)
- Physics 2.0 for Transfer (AS-T)
- Physics Associate in Science
- Physics for Transfer (AS-T)
- University Studies: Science and Mathematics
- Engineering (ENGR)
- Physics (PHYC)
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- Geology Associate in Science
- Mathematics Associate in Science
- Oceanography Associate in Science
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