PHYS 4A
Physics for Scientists and Engineers: Mechanics
Course Description
A rigorous introduction to the physical laws that describe and explain the motion of bodies. This course requires problem solving using verbal logic, critical analysis, and mathematical models. Students investigate general scientific procedures as a quantitative interplay between experimentation and theory employing statistical methods, graphical techniques, and measurement theory.
Class Details
| CRN | Course | Section | Days | Times | Instructor | Loc |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02075 | PHYS 4A | 02Y | MTWR··· | 09:30 AM-10:20 AM | Eduardo Luna | S34 |
| ·T····· | 10:30 AM-01:20 PM | S11 | ||||
| ····F·· | 09:30 AM-10:20 AM | ONLINE |
Class Materials: View textbook and/or other materials for this course available at the Bookstore.
Class Dates: This class runs from 2024-09-23 to 2024-12-13.
Footnote:
PHYS-004A-02Y: HYBRID, meets on-campus and online. This class meets each week on campus and online as noted in the class listing. This class requires face masks for attendance on campus throughout the quarter. Students must have access to a computer, the internet and an individual email address. Most De Anza classes will use the Canvas course management system. We recommend a laptop or desktop computer to successfully complete the course; a tablet or phone may not be adequate for all assignments and tests. Information about Canvas and Online Education Orientation can be found in Canvas on the Student Resources page: https://deanza.instructure.com/courses/3382. The Student Online Resources hub with extensive information and tips can be found at deanza.edu/online-ed/students/remotelearning .
Course Details
- Units
- 6 Units
- Hours
- Weekly Lecture Hours: 5
- Weekly Lab Hours: 3
- Gen Ed
- General Education Class
- Program Status
- Program Applicable
- Credit
- Credit - Degree Applicable
- Grading Method
- Letter Grading
General Course Statement
- General Statement
- See general education pages for the requirements this course meets.
Requisite and Advisory
- Advisory
- ESL 272. and ESL 273., or ESL 472. and ESL 473., or eligibility for EWRT 1A or EWRT 1AH or ESL 5.
- Prerequisite
- PHYS 50. with a grade of C or better, or the equivalent (including high school Physics); and MATH 1B or MATH 1BH (may be taken concurrently)
