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PHYS 210 –  General Physics I (CRN: 40804) at  College of San Mateo for Spring 2025

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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.


Section
AX - Lecture and/or Discussion
Meeting Date: 01/14-05/15
Meeting Time: 12:45pm-2:00pm
Days: T, Th
Building: 36 Room: 0215
Instructor: Mohsen Janatpour
AX - Laboratory/Studio/Activity
Meeting Date: 01/14-05/15
Meeting Time: 8:10am-11:00am
Days: Th
Building: 36 Room: 0112
Instructor: Mohsen Janatpour
Critical Dates for this Course Date
Last day to add class January 27, 2025
Last day to drop with a refund January 27, 2025
Last day to drop without a "W" February 2, 2025
Last day to drop with a "W" April 23, 2025
Last day to change to Pass/No Pass Grading Option May 15, 2025
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