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PHYS 250 – Physics with Calculus I (CRN: 96143) at College of San Mateo for Fall 2024

PHYS 250 Physics with Calculus I

First semester in a three semester calculus-based physics sequence covering mechanics, wave motion, and special relativity. Intended primarily for students majoring in the physical sciences or engineering.

Units: 4

Degree Credit

Letter Grade Only

Lecture hours/semester: 48-54
Lab hours/semester: 48-54
Homework hours/semester: 96-108

Prerequisites: Completion of or concurrent enrollment in MATH 252.

Corequisites: None

AA/AS Degree Requirements: Area E5a

Transfer Credit: CSU (CSU GE Area B1 and B3), UC (IGETC Area 5A and 5C)

C-ID: PHYS 205, PHYS 200S (PHYS 250 & 260 & 270)

College of San Mateo : Map

Department: Physics

Number of Units: 4

Textbook: View textbook in Bookstore

Instructor: Alexander Wong, wongalex@smccd.edu

View all PHYS 250 courses

IGETC: 5A-Physical Science - CSM

CSU: B1-Physical Science - CSM

IMPORTANT ENROLLMENT INFORMATION

Unless otherwise indicated, a grade of C or higher is required for all prerequisite courses.

The Physics 210-220 sequence is designed for students majoring in some field of letters and science. It is required for students planning to enter Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Optometry, Agriculture, or Forestry. Some programs require completion of Physics 210-211-220-221.

Physics 250-260-270 constitute a three-semester program designed to give students majoring in Engineering, Physics or Chemistry a thorough foundation in the fundamentals of physics. Students in other majors should consider Physics 210-211-220-221 sequence.

Fee Description	Type	Amount
Book-Inclusive Digital Acc-CSM	Flat Fee	$65

Section Information as of Friday, May 3 2024 - 10:07:27 am

Course status: Open

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InstructorSection	Meeting Date	Meeting Time	Days	Building	Room	Section	Section Description
A1 - Lecture and/or Discussion Meeting Date: 08/15-12/05 Meeting Time: 2:10pm-3:25pm Days: T, Th Building: 36 Room: 0109 Instructor: Alexander Wong	08/15-12/05	2:10pm-3:25pm	T, Th	36	0109	A1	Lecture and/or Discussion
A1 - Laboratory/Studio/Activity Meeting Date: 08/15-12/05 Meeting Time: 3:35pm-4:50pm Days: T, Th Building: 36 Room: 0114 Instructor: Alexander Wong	08/15-12/05	3:35pm-4:50pm	T, Th	36	0114	A1	Laboratory/Studio/Activity

Critical Dates for this Course	Date
Last day to add class	August 27, 2024
Last day to drop with a refund	August 27, 2024
Last day to drop without a "W"	September 2, 2024
Last day to drop with a "W"	November 13, 2024
Last day to change to Pass/No Pass Grading Option	December 5, 2024

San Mateo County Community College District

PHYS 250 – Physics with Calculus I (CRN: 96143) at College of San Mateo for Fall 2024