Physics PHY

PHY 100 Physics Concepts

Units

3

Hours

54 hours total, 3 hours lecture weekly

Prerequisite

MAT 106 (now STAT C1000) OR MAT 108 OR MAT 110, ENG 100 (now ENGL C1000)

Transfers to

CSU, UC

Student Learning Outcomes: Solve motion of objects using the conservation laws. Calculate efficiency of a heat engine. Calculate peak electromagnetic radiation emitted by a blackbody. Calculate the binding energy of a nucleus.

General Education: CalGETC: Transfer General Education Requirements ( 5- Physical and Biological Sciences- 5A: Physical Science )

Course Duration (Weeks): 18

PHY 100 is an algebra-based physics course. It is intended for students who want to explore the fundamental concepts of physics as applied to everyday phenomena from a limited mathematical perspective emphasizing verbal logic, critical analysis, rational thought, and problem solving skills. Topics include mechanics, thermodynamics, electricity and magnetism, wave phenomena, and modern physics.

Offered: Spring 2027 (1 section, listed as PHY-100)