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Physics for Life Sciences Majors: Mechanics and Energy

PHYSICS XL 5A

This is the first course in pre-medical physics sequence, which discusses the statics and dynamics of forces, motion and energy.

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Fall
Winter
Hybrid
Live Online
Starting at $1,080.00
As few as 11 weeks
5.0

What you can learn.

  • Evaluate how calculus is applied in physical sciences
  • Evaluate how calculus is applied in physical sciences
  • Assess the applications of physics in various biological and biochemical systems

About this course:

Statics and dynamics of forces; motion; and energy, including thermal energy, with applications to biological and biochemical systems. Transferable for UC credit.
Prerequisites

Calculus series, such as LIFESCI 30A, 30B or MATH 3A, 3B, 3C (3C may be taken concurrently); or MATH XL 31A, 31B; or equivalent. PHYSICS 5A, 5B, and 5C form a one-year sequence in basic physics for students in the biological and health sciences. Calculus is used throughout. Successful completion of basic calculus courses is a prerequisite for admission to this sequence.

Winter 2025 Schedule

Date & Time
Details
Format
 
-
Monday, Wednesday
Available
See Details
Instructor: Guy Goyette
401202
Fee:
$1,080.00
Hybridformat icon
Location: UCLA , Remote Classroom
Notes

Enrollment/class participation contingent on signing a liability waiver form.

This hybrid section is made up of In-Person and Live Online instruction.

This hybrid section is considered In Person for immigration purposes.

Physics XL 5B and XL 5C will be offered in Winter Quarter and Spring Quarter. Nonscience majors interested in a general physics course should take XL 10 Physics when next offered. Internet access required to retrieve course materials.

Fulfills in part the UCLA General Education requirement for Physical Sciences.

Enrollment limited to 26 students. Visitors not permitted. Enrollment deadline: January 8, 2025 11:59:59 PM PST.

Enrollment is typically reserved for adult students 18 years of age and older. Students under 18 years of age may receive consent to enroll based on special academic competence and approval by the instructor. If you are a student under 18 years of age, you must submit a request to enroll in the course 8 weeks before the course start date to hss@uclaextension.edu for your request to be considered.

Refund Deadline
No refunds after December 30, 2024
Course Requirements
Schedule
Type
Date
Time
Location
Lecture
Mon Jan 6, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA
Physics & Astronomy Bldg. 1749
Lab
Wed Jan 8, 2025
6:00PM PT - 8:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Mon Jan 13, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA
Physics & Astronomy Bldg. 1749
Lab
Wed Jan 15, 2025
6:00PM PT - 8:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Mon Jan 20, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA
Physics & Astronomy Bldg. 1749
Lab
Wed Jan 22, 2025
6:00PM PT - 8:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Mon Jan 27, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA
Physics & Astronomy Bldg. 1749
Lab
Wed Jan 29, 2025
6:00PM PT - 8:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Mon Feb 3, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA
Physics & Astronomy Bldg. 1749
Lab
Wed Feb 5, 2025
6:00PM PT - 8:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Mon Feb 10, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA
Physics & Astronomy Bldg. 1749
Lab
Wed Feb 12, 2025
6:00PM PT - 8:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Mon Feb 17, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA
Physics & Astronomy Bldg. 1749
Lab
Wed Feb 19, 2025
6:00PM PT - 8:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Mon Feb 24, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA
Physics & Astronomy Bldg. 1749
Lab
Wed Feb 26, 2025
6:00PM PT - 8:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Mon Mar 3, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA
Physics & Astronomy Bldg. 1749
Lab
Wed Mar 5, 2025
6:00PM PT - 8:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Mon Mar 10, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA
Physics & Astronomy Bldg. 1749
Lab
Wed Mar 12, 2025
6:00PM PT - 8:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Mon Mar 17, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA
Physics & Astronomy Bldg. 1749
Lab
Wed Mar 19, 2025
6:00PM PT - 8:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
-
Tuesday, Thursday
Available
See Details
Instructor: Hafid Rafii El Idrissi
401204
Fee:
$1,080.00
Live Onlineformat icon
Location: Remote Classroom
Notes

Enrollment/class participation contingent on signing a liability waiver form.

Physics XL 5B and XL 5C will be offered in Winter Quarter and Spring Quarter. Nonscience majors interested in a general physics course should take XL 10 Physics when next offered. Internet access required to retrieve course materials.

Fulfills in part the UCLA General Education requirement for Physical Sciences.

Enrollment limited to 26 students. Visitors not permitted. Enrollment deadline: January 8, 2025 11:59:59 PM PST. 

Enrollment is typically reserved for adult students 18 years of age and older. Students under 18 years of age may receive consent to enroll based on special academic competence and approval by the instructor. If you are a student under 18 years of age, you must submit a request to enroll in the course 8 weeks before the course start date to hss@uclaextension.edu for your request to be considered.

Refund Deadline
No refunds after December 31, 2024
Course Requirements
Schedule
Type
Date
Time
Location
Lecture
Tue Jan 7, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lab
Thu Jan 9, 2025
6:00PM PT - 8:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Tue Jan 14, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lab
Thu Jan 16, 2025
6:00PM PT - 8:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Tue Jan 21, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lab
Thu Jan 23, 2025
6:00PM PT - 8:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Tue Jan 28, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lab
Thu Jan 30, 2025
6:00PM PT - 8:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Tue Feb 4, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lab
Thu Feb 6, 2025
6:00PM PT - 8:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Tue Feb 11, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lab
Thu Feb 13, 2025
6:00PM PT - 8:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Tue Feb 18, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lab
Thu Feb 20, 2025
6:00PM PT - 8:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Tue Feb 25, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lab
Thu Feb 27, 2025
6:00PM PT - 8:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Tue Mar 4, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lab
Thu Mar 6, 2025
6:00PM PT - 8:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Tue Mar 11, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lab
Thu Mar 13, 2025
6:00PM PT - 8:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Tue Mar 18, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom

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