Introduction to Physics I

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An overview of the principles of mechanics, thermodynamics, and waves. The areas covered include: observation and measurement, kinematics, dynamics, work and energy, impulse, and momentum, fluids, heat and temperature, oscillations, and waves in mechanical media. Three hours of lecture Three hours of laboratory. Enrollment Restrictions: Completion of the Lower-Division General Education requirement in Mathematical Concepts / Quantitative Reasoning (2). Enrollment Requirement(s): Completion of a course in trigonometry at the high school or university level. Satisfies GE area: 5A, 5C