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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25893 | PHYS 4A | 03Y | MTWR··· | 12:30 PM-01:20 PM | Kasra Khazeni | S34 |
| ·T····· | 01:30 PM-04:20 PM | Juming Jiao | S11 | |||
| ····F·· | 12:30 PM-01:20 PM | ONLINE |
Class Dates: This class runs from 2026-09-21 to 2026-12-11.
Footnote:
PHYS-004A-03Y: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 Sci & Eng (9th Edition) Serway © 2014 ISBN: 9781133947271 | Textbook | Required | $258.00 | $193.50 | $77.40 | |
| Physics for Scientists and Engineers (9th Edition) Serway ISBN: 9781285531878 | E-Book | Required | $111.99 | |||
| Physics for Scientists and Engineers, Technology Update (9th Edition) Serway ISBN: 9781305465398 | E-Book | Required | $111.99 | |||
| Physics for Scientists and Engineers, Technology Update (9th Edition) Serway ISBN: 9781305465398 | E-Book (180 days) | Required | $63.99 | |||
| Physics for Scientists and Engineers (9th Edition) Serway ISBN: 9781285531878 | E-Book (180 days) | Required | $63.99 | |||
| Physics for Scientists and Engineers (9th Edition) Serway ISBN: 9781285531878 | E-Book (365 days) | Required | $88.49 | |||
| Physics for Scientists and Engineers, Technology Update (9th Edition) Serway ISBN: 9781305465398 | E-Book (365 days) | Required | $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.