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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
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Starting at $1,130.00
As few as 12 weeks
5.0
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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

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Tuesday, Thursday
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Instructor: Jacqueline Pau
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$1,130.00
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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
Book: University Physics for the Life Sciences W/MASTERING 24 MO ACCESS
ISBN 9780135821299
Schedule
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Lecture
Tue Sep 23, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
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Thu Sep 25, 2025
6:00PM PT - 8:00PM PT
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Tue Sep 30, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
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Thu Oct 2, 2025
6:00PM PT - 8:00PM PT
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Lecture
Tue Oct 7, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
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Lab
Thu Oct 9, 2025
6:00PM PT - 8:00PM PT
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Lecture
Tue Oct 14, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
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Thu Oct 16, 2025
6:00PM PT - 8:00PM PT
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Lecture
Tue Oct 21, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
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Thu Oct 23, 2025
6:00PM PT - 8:00PM PT
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Lecture
Tue Oct 28, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
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Thu Oct 30, 2025
6:00PM PT - 8:00PM PT
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Lecture
Tue Nov 4, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
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Thu Nov 6, 2025
6:00PM PT - 8:00PM PT
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Lecture
Tue Nov 11, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
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Thu Nov 13, 2025
6:00PM PT - 8:00PM PT
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Lecture
Tue Nov 18, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
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Thu Nov 20, 2025
6:00PM PT - 8:00PM PT
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Tue Nov 25, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
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Thu Nov 27, 2025
6:00PM PT - 8:00PM PT
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Lecture
Tue Dec 2, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
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Thu Dec 4, 2025
6:00PM PT - 8:00PM PT
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Lecture
Tue Dec 9, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT
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Thu Dec 11, 2025
6:00PM PT - 8:00PM PT
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This course applies towards the following certificates & specializations…

Pre-Medical and General Science Studies
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