General Physics I

Catalog description

Three hours lecture and three hours laboratory per week Prerequisite(s): MATH 150 Calculus-based introduction to concepts and principles of physics. Areas covered include: forces, energies, momentum, torque, moment of interia, conservation laws, rotational motion, oscillatory motion, and mechanical waves. Practical examples will be used to illustrate relationship between physics and other disciplines and to develop problem-solving skills. Laboratory sessions will include hands-on experiments and data analysis.