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PHYS 210 –  General Physics I (CRN: 97565) at  College of San Mateo for Fall 2024

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PHYS 210 General Physics I

First course in a two semester non-calculus-based physics sequence. Topics covered include: Kinematics, Newton’s Laws of Motion, Work and Energy, Momentum, Rotational Motion, Mechanical Equilibrium with Skeletal/Muscular Applications, Fluids, Thermodynamics, Oscillations, Waves and Sound.

Units: 4
Degree Credit
Letter Grade Only
  • Lecture hours/semester: 48-54
  • Lab hours/semester: 48-54
  • Homework hours/semester: 96-108
Prerequisites: MATH 130
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 105, PHYS 100S (PHYS 210 & PHYS 220)

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Department: Physics

Number of Units: 4


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
ZJH - Online
Meeting Date: 08/14-12/11
Meeting Time: 6:00pm-8:50pm
Days: W
Building: ONLN Room: 0000
Instructor: Kashi Nath
ZJH - Online
Meeting Date: 08/14-12/11
Meeting Time:
Days:
Building: ONLN Room: 0000
Instructor: Kashi Nath
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 11, 2024
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