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General Catalog 2026-2027
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PHYS 10 - Conceptual Physics




Prerequisite: GE Area 2 (formerly GE B4) with a C grade or better (except for those with declared majors in the College of Science and Mathematics)
Basic ideas of physics and their relationship to the everyday environment. Physical phenomena, misconceptions, terminology, scientific method, and metric system. Memorable demonstrations in lectures; household-related experiments in the lab.

GE Area/Graduation Requirement: GE Area 5A (formerly GE B1)

Weekly Lecture Hours: 3
Weekly Lab/Activity Hours: 2
Units: 4
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring



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