PHYS 3AGENERAL PHYSICS
5 credits17 sections at 8 collegesFall 20269 of 17 sections openUpdated today
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In-Person: 13Hybrid: 2Zoom: 2
Prerequisite: PREREQUISITE : MATH 3A(MATH 3A)
Transfer Equivalencies
| University | Equivalent Course | Status |
|---|---|---|
| UC Berkeley | PHYSICS 8APHYSICS 8A | Direct Match |
| UC Berkeley | General EducationGeneral Education | Direct Match |
| UC Berkeley | PHYSICS 7APHYSICS 7A | Direct Match |
| UCLA | PHYSICS 1APHYSICS 1A | Direct Match |
| UC San Diego | PHYS 2APHYS 2A | Direct Match |
| UC San Diego | PHYS 2BLPHYS 2BL | Direct Match |
| California State University (system-wide) | TRANSFERABLECSUTC-listed transferable course | Elective Credit |
| University of California (system-wide) | TRANSFERABLEUCTCA-listed transferable course | Elective Credit |
Availability Profile
How PHYS 3A is being offered across 8 colleges this term (17 sections total).
Delivery format
- in person13 (76%)
- hybrid2 (12%)
- zoom2 (12%)
When sections meet
- Morning (before noon)6
- Afternoon (noon–5 PM)6
- Evening (5 PM and after)3
- Asynchronous / TBA2
Start dates
Sections begin on 3 distinct dates.
Instructor diversity
Taught by 11 distinct instructors across 8 colleges.
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Where to take PHYS 3A — sort and filter by when it meets, open seats, and format.
| College | Soonest section | Seats | Format | Sections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long Beach City CollegeAudit OK | Mon Wed 12:00 PM–2:30 PM | 57 seats open | In-person 2Hybrid 2 | 4 |
| Monterey Peninsula CollegeAudit OK | Tue Thu 9:30 AM–11:35 AM | 22 seats open | In-person 2 | 2 |
| Woodland Community CollegeAudit OK | Online / async | 15 seats open | Zoom 1 | 1 |
| Yuba CollegeAudit OK | Online / async | 15 seats open | Zoom 1 | 1 |
| Chabot CollegeAudit OK | Tue 11:20 AM–2:30 PM | 1 seat open | In-person 2 | 2 |
| Berkeley City CollegeAudit OK | Mon Wed 5:00 pm–6:50 pm | 0 of 4 sections open | In-person 4 | 4 |
| El Camino Community College DistrictAudit OK | Thu 8:00 AM–10:05 AM | 0 of 1 section open | In-person 1 | 1 |
| Laney CollegeAudit OK | Mon Wed 11:00 am–12:50 pm | 0 of 2 sections open | In-person 2 | 2 |
Seats and schedules are pulled automatically from each college's catalog and change in real time — confirm on the college's site before you register.
Not offered this term at 109 other colleges: Allan Hancock College, American River College, Antelope Valley Community College District, Bakersfield College, Barstow Community College, Butte College, and 103 more.
Available at 8 colleges
Berkeley City CollegeAudit OK4 In-Person4 sections
Berkeley City College
| CRN | Schedule | Instructor | Campus | Mode | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40199 | Mon Wed 5:00 pm–6:50 pm | Matthew Fillingim | Berkeley City College | In-Person | Full |
| 40200 | Wed 7:00 pm–9:50 pm | Matthew Fillingim | Berkeley City College | In-Person | Full |
| 40103 | Thu 10:00 am–11:50 am | Francisco Monsalve Santa | Berkeley City College | In-Person | Full |
| 40104 | 1:30 pm–4:20 pm | Francisco Monsalve Santa | Berkeley City College | In-Person | Full |
Long Beach City CollegeAudit OK2 In-Person2 Hybrid4 sections
Long Beach City College
| CRN | Schedule | Instructor | Campus | Mode | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 72032 | Mon Wed 12:00 PM–2:30 PM | Heiberg, Bryan D. | LAC | In-Person | 10 seats open |
| 72036 | Tue 3:15 PM–4:25 PM | Josi, Benjamin K | LAC | Hybrid | 12 seats open |
| 72038 | Thu 3:15 PM–4:25 PM | Josi, Benjamin K | LAC | Hybrid | 26 seats open |
| 72041 | Mon Wed 4:00 PM–6:30 PM | Carroll, Ryan | LAC | In-Person | 9 seats open |
Chabot CollegeAudit OK2 In-Person2 sections
Chabot College
| CRN | Schedule | Instructor | Campus | Mode | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20907 | Tue 11:20 AM–2:30 PM | NICOLAS ALEXANDER | Chabot College | In-Person | Full |
| 20908 | Tue 6:40 PM–9:50 PM | LEONARD FILANE | Chabot College | In-Person | 1 of 24 seats |
Laney CollegeAudit OK2 In-Person2 sections
Laney College
| CRN | Schedule | Instructor | Campus | Mode | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41789 | Mon Wed 11:00 am–12:50 pm | Kolo Wamba | Laney College | In-Person | Full |
| 41790 | Wed 1:30 pm–4:20 pm | Kolo Wamba | Laney College | In-Person | Full |
Monterey Peninsula CollegeAudit OK2 In-Person2 sections
Monterey Peninsula College
| CRN | Schedule | Instructor | Campus | Mode | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 70584 | Tue Thu 9:30 AM–11:35 AM | Staff, Staff | MPC Monterey Campus | In-Person | 4 of 24 seats |
| 70585 | Tue Thu 9:30 AM–11:35 AM | Staff, Staff | MPC Monterey Campus | In-Person | 18 of 24 seats |
El Camino Community College DistrictAudit OK1 In-Person1 section
El Camino Community College District
| CRN | Schedule | Instructor | Campus | Mode | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PHYS-3A-1755 | Thu 8:00 AM–10:05 AM | Firuz Demir | ECC | In-Person | Full |
Woodland Community CollegeAudit OK1 Zoom1 section
Woodland Community College
| CRN | Schedule | Instructor | Campus | Mode | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PHYS-3A-D9312 | No set meeting time | MS Staff, Yuba | AZ | Zoom | 15 of 40 seats |
Yuba CollegeAudit OK1 Zoom1 section
Yuba College
| CRN | Schedule | Instructor | Campus | Mode | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PHYS-3A-D9312 | No set meeting time | MS Staff, Yuba | AZ | Zoom | 15 of 40 seats |