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
| CRN | Course | Section | Days | Times | Instructor | Loc |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25354 | PHYS 4A | 08Y | MTWR··· | 01:30 PM-02:20 PM | Anthony LaTorre | S32 |
| M······ | 10:30 AM-01:20 PM | Eduardo Luna | S11 | |||
| ····F·· | 01:30 PM-02:20 PM | ONLINE |
Class Dates: This class runs from 2026-09-21 to 2026-12-11.
Footnote:
PHYS-004A-08Y: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
| Textbook/Material | Type | Required | Purchase | Rent | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New | Used | New | Used | |||
| Physics for Scientists & Engineers, Volume 1 (10th Edition) Serway © 2019 ISBN: 9781337553575 | Textbook | Recommended | $222.00 | $166.50 | $166.50 | $93.24 |
| Physics for Scientists and Engineers (10th Edition) Serway ISBN: 9798214386133 | E-Book | Recommended | $111.99 | |||
| Probability Theory : The Logic of Science Jaynes ISBN: 9781139636322 | E-Book | Recommended | $160.00 | |||
| Probability Theory : The Logic of Science Jaynes ISBN: 9781139636322 | E-Book (180 days) | Recommended | $128.00 | |||
| Physics for Scientists and Engineers (10th Edition) Serway ISBN: 9798214386133 | E-Book (180 days) | Recommended | $63.99 | |||
| Physics for Scientists and Engineers (10th Edition) Serway ISBN: 9798214386133 | E-Book (365 days) | Recommended | $88.49 | |||
Lower prices may be available for textbooks or materials in certain courses, when purchased through the course site on Canvas. Your instructor will tell you if a lower price is available.
View textbook and/or other materials available at the Bookstore.
Course Details
- Units
- 6 Units
- Hours
- Weekly Lecture Hours: 5
- Weekly Lab Hours: 3
- Program Status
- Program Applicable
- Credit
- Credit - Degree Applicable
- Grading Method
- Pass/Fail Grading
Requisite and Advisory
- Prerequisite
- PHYS D050. with a grade of C or better, or the equivalent (including high school Physics); and MATH D001B or MATH D01BH (may be taken concurrently)
- Advisory
- ESL D272. and ESL D273., or ESL D472. and ESL D473., or eligibility for ENGL C1000 or ENGL C1000H or ESL D005.