Class Details

PHYS 4A
Physics for Scientists and Engineers: Mechanics

Course Description

This course provides a rigorous introduction to the physical laws that describe and explain the motion of bodies. It requires students to engage in problem-solving using verbal logic, critical analysis, and mathematical models. Throughout the course, students explore general scientific procedures as a quantitative interaction between experimentation and theory, utilizing statistical methods, graphical techniques, and measurement theory.

Class Details

Class Dates: This class runs from 2026-09-21 to 2026-12-11.
Footnote:
PHYS-004A-04Y:HYBRID, meets on-campus and online. This class meets each week on campus and online as noted in the class listing. 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 .

Class Materials

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Course Details

Units

6 Units

Hours

• Weekly Lecture Hours: 5
• Weekly Lab Hours: 3

Program Status

Program Applicable

Credit

Credit - Degree Applicable

Grading Method

• Letter Grade
• Pass/No Pass

Requisite and Advisory

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)

Advisory

• ESL 272 and ESL 273, or ESL 472 and ESL 473, or eligibility for ENGL C1000 or ENGL C1000H or ESL 5