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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
Live Online
Starting at $1,130.00
As few as 12 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.

Fall 2025 Schedule

Date & Time
Details
Format
 
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Tuesday, Thursday
Wait List
See Details
Instructor: Jacqueline Pau
405320
Fee:
$1,130.00
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Location: Remote Classroom
Notes

No meeting November 11, 2025 and November 25 & 27, 2025.

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.

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

Enrollment limited to 25 students. Visitors not permitted. Enrollment deadline: September 28, 2025 11:59:59 PM PST. Internet access required.

Refund Deadline
No refunds after October 05, 2025
Course Requirements
Schedule
Type
Date
Time
Location
Lecture
Tue Sep 23, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lab
Thu Sep 25, 2025
6:00PM PT - 8:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Tue Sep 30, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lab
Thu Oct 2, 2025
6:00PM PT - 8:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Tue Oct 7, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lab
Thu Oct 9, 2025
6:00PM PT - 8:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Tue Oct 14, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lab
Thu Oct 16, 2025
6:00PM PT - 8:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Tue Oct 21, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lab
Thu Oct 23, 2025
6:00PM PT - 8:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Tue Oct 28, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lab
Thu Oct 30, 2025
6:00PM PT - 8:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Tue Nov 4, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lab
Thu Nov 6, 2025
6:00PM PT - 8:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Tue Nov 11, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lab
Thu Nov 13, 2025
6:00PM PT - 8:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Tue Nov 18, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lab
Thu Nov 20, 2025
6:00PM PT - 8:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Tue Nov 25, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lab
Thu Nov 27, 2025
6:00PM PT - 8:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Tue Dec 2, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lab
Thu Dec 4, 2025
6:00PM PT - 8:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Tue Dec 9, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lab
Thu Dec 11, 2025
6:00PM PT - 8:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
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Monday, Wednesday
Available
See Details
Instructor: Jacqueline Pau
405321
Fee:
$1,130.00
Live Onlineformat icon
Location: Remote Classroom
Notes

No Meeting on November 11, 2025 and November 25 & 27, 2025. 

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. 

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

Enrollment limited to 26 students. Visitors not permitted. Enrollment deadline: September 28, 2025 11:59:59 PM PST. Internet access required.

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 October 05, 2025
Course Requirements
Schedule
Type
Date
Time
Location
Lecture
Mon Sep 22, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lab
Wed Sep 24, 2025
6:00PM PT - 8:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Mon Sep 29, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lab
Wed Oct 1, 2025
6:00PM PT - 8:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Mon Oct 6, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lab
Wed Oct 8, 2025
6:00PM PT - 8:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Mon Oct 13, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lab
Wed Oct 15, 2025
6:00PM PT - 8:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Mon Oct 20, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lab
Wed Oct 22, 2025
6:00PM PT - 8:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Mon Oct 27, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lab
Wed Oct 29, 2025
6:00PM PT - 8:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Mon Nov 3, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lab
Wed Nov 5, 2025
6:00PM PT - 8:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Mon Nov 10, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
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Wed Nov 12, 2025
6:00PM PT - 8:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Mon Nov 17, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lab
Wed Nov 19, 2025
6:00PM PT - 8:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Mon Nov 24, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lab
Wed Nov 26, 2025
6:00PM PT - 8:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Mon Dec 1, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lab
Wed Dec 3, 2025
6:00PM PT - 8:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Mon Dec 8, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lab
Wed Dec 10, 2025
6:00PM PT - 8:00PM PT
Remote Classroom

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