PHYC 201

Mechanics and Waves

Grossmont College · UGRD · Fall 2026

4 sections3 open now

Catalog description

This is the first course of a three-semester, calculus level sequence of physics courses designed for engineering, physics, mathematics, and science majors. The course assumes no previous physics study, but makes extensive use of algebra, trigonometry, geometry, and calculus. Topics include linear and rotational kinematics and dynamics, energy and energy conservation, linear and angular momentum and their conservation laws, fluid dynamics, and gravitation, and wave motion. (C-ID PHYS 205) (CSU/UC) (AA/AS-5, CSU-B1,B3, IGETC-5A,5C, Cal-GETC-5A,5C)

Sections

Current meeting, instructor, credit, and enrollment details

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0953

Full

Class #0953-PHYC-201-0953Fall 2026UGRD5 credits

0 available28 enrolled28 capacity3 waitlist

Days & times: Mo · 11:00 AM – 1:05 PMWe · 11:00 AM – 1:05 PMWe · 11:00 AM – 1:05 PMFr · 11:00 AM – 1:05 PM
Meeting dates: Aug 24 – Dec 21
Location: Bldg 34 104; Bldg 34 108; Bldg 34 130; Bldg 34 105
Instructor: Pickett, T; Tran, B

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9017

1 open

Class #9017-PHYC-201-9017Fall 2026UGRD5 credits

1 available27 enrolled28 capacity9 waitlist

Days & times: Fr · 11:00 AM – 1:05 PM
Meeting dates: Aug 24 – Dec 21
Location: Bldg 34 104; Distance Education/Online WEB
Instructor: Carter, B

Section notes

Section 9017 is a hybrid course that will require both on-campus and online meetings. Scheduled meeting times are noted above. TBA/TBD = To be announced/determined and will be offered asynchronously (WEB). Familiarity with computers, Internet required. For more information, email the instructor. [https://www.gcccd.edu/staffdirectory/search.asp]

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9019

1 open

Class #9019-PHYC-201-9019Fall 2026UGRD5 credits

1 available27 enrolled28 capacity1 waitlist

Days & times: Mo · 7:45 – 10:50 AMTu Th · 7:45 – 10:50 AM
Meeting dates: Aug 24 – Dec 21
Location: Bldg 34 130; Bldg 34 106
Instructor: Mendoza Cruz, G; Carter, B

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9021

15 open

Class #9021-PHYC-201-9021Fall 2026UGRD5 credits

15 available13 enrolled28 capacity0 waitlist

Days & times: Mo We · 12:30 – 2:35 PMTh · 12:30 – 2:35 PM
Meeting dates: Aug 24 – Dec 21
Location: Bldg 34 105; Bldg 34 104
Instructor: Carter, B

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