Physics · Fall 2026
SDSU PHYS 180A — Fundamentals of Physics
Mechanics, wave motion, sound, and fluids. Physics 180A not open to students with credit in Physics 195. Physics 180B not open to students with credit in Physics 196. Biological sciences majors must complete entire sequence of Physics 180A-180B or Physics 195, 196, 197.
Course requirements
Prerequisites: Satisfaction of the SDSU Mathematics/Quantitative Reasoning Assessment requirement. Physics 180A is prerequisite to PHYS 180B. Recommended: Concurrent registration in Physics PHYS 182A.
- Satisfaction of the SDSU Mathematics/Quantitative Reasoning Assessment requirement. Physics 180A is prerequisite to PHYS 180B. Recommended: Concurrent registration in Physics PHYS 182A.
Fall 2026 enrollment options
Seat status can change| Class # | Format | Status | Seats | Time | Location | Professor | RateMyProfessors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4017 Lecture | In person | Open | 152 / 435 | Mon/Wed/Fri 1:00 PM–1:50 PM | SHW 012 | Chong Kim | 1.5/5 · 112 reviews Difficulty 4.5 · 7% take again |