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College Physics I

Course Course Title Class Lab/ Shop Clinical/ Co-op Credit
PHY 151 College Physics I 3 2 0 4
Prerequisites: MAT 161 or MAT 171 or MAT 175
Corequisites: None
Effective Term: Summer 2005

This course uses algebra- and trigonometry-based mathematical models to introduce the fundamental concepts that describe the physical world. Topics include units and measurement, vectors, linear kinematics and dynamics, energy, power, momentum, fluid mechanics, and heat. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the principles involved and display analytical problem-solving ability for the topics covered. This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement general education core requirement in natural sciences/ mathematics.

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