PHY 101 - General Physics I

▲ = Fulfills a General Education Requirement
This is a general education, algebra-based, general physics course. It is the first in a two-course sequence. This course covers the following basic concepts: measurement, composition and resolution of forces, force systems, kinematics of a particle, dynamics of a particle, systems of forces, rotational motion, work, energy and power, momentum, and the mechanics of fluids. This course includes a laboratory section that has experiments and activities specifically designed to facilitate knowledge acquisition of course subject matter.
Prerequisite(s): MAT 143
Co-requisite(s): PHYL 111
3 lecture hours per week
3 credit hours