PHYS 201 Introductory Physics I

Survey of classical mechanics, stressing basic concepts and problem solving. Topics include vectors, motion in one and two dimensions, gravitation, Newton’s Laws, the conservation of energy and momentum, elementary thermodynamics, torque and balance, harmonic motion, and waves. Three lecture periods and three hours laboratory per week. Recommended for biology, chemistry, and health science majors.

Credits

4

Prerequisite

MATH 102 or MATH 105 or MATH 108 or MATH 111

Corequisite

PHYS 201L

Offered

Fall semester

Fulfills

General Education Mathematical and Scientific Ways of Knowing - Lab Science requirement

Fees

$65

Instructional Time

Three lecture periods and three hours laboratory per week