General Physics I

Course Course Title Class Lab/ Shop Clinical/ Co-op Credit
PHY 251 General Physics I 3 3 0 4
Prerequisites: MAT 271
Corequisites: MAT 272
Effective Term: Summer 1997

This course uses calculus-based mathematical models to introduce the fundamental concepts that describe the physical world. Topics include units and measurement, vector operations, linear kinematics and dynamics, energy, power, momentum, rotational mechanics, periodic motion, 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 for transfer under the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement as a general education course in Natural Science. Students must obtain a minimum grade of C before progressing to PHY 252.

2014FA - Identified Course as UGETC

2021FA - Added Minimum Grade C

 

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