Grossmont College

PHYC201 - Mechanics and Waves

Course 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) Prerequisite: C grade or higher or Pass in MATH 180 or equivalent.

Prerequisites:

This course has prerequisites that must be verified

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Tuition & Fees

Tuition and mandatory fees only. Financial aid may apply. Please contact your local Financial Aid Office for details.

Location

Online

Units

5.0 semester units

Course Sections

Seat counts change rapidly, these numbers may not reflect current seat availability.

This course has prerequisites that must be verified

Spring 2026 - Semester

Feb 2 to Jun 1

section: PHYC-201-0194

Format:

Already Started

Time: TBA

Professor(s): Brian L. Carter

Live Seat Count: 0 - (about 2 hours ago)

Section notes:

Section 0194 is a fully online course offered on the internet (WEB) and does not meet on specific days/times. Familiarity with computers, Internet required. For more information, email the instructor. [https://www.gcccd.edu/staffdirectory/search.asp]

Already Started

Summer 2026 - Semester

Jun 8 to Jul 30

section: PHYC-201-0589

Format:

Registration Opens 05/28/26

Time: 08 Jun 2026 - 31 Jul 2026 Tu-Th 2:00 PM - 6:20 PM

Professor(s): Brian L. Carter

Live Seat Count: 0 - (about 2 hours ago)

Section notes:

Section 0589 is a fully online course (WEB) that will require mandatory meetings during the times listed. Familiarity with computers, Internet required. For more information, email the instructor. [https://www.gcccd.edu/staffdirectory/search.asp]

Registration Opens 05/28/26

Fall 2025 - Semester

Aug 18 to Dec 13

section: PHYC-201-9017

Format:

Already Started

Time: TBA

Professor(s): Brian L. Carter

Live Seat Count: 0 - (4 months ago)

Section notes:

Section 9017 is a fully online course offered on the internet (WEB) and does not meet on specific days/times. Familiarity with computers, Internet required. For more information, email the instructor. [https://www.gcccd.edu/staffdirectory/search.asp]

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