Physics I: Lecture ((3 Credits))

Catalog description

Physics I is the first course of a two-term sequence in general Physics for science concentrations. This three-credit course covers the lecture and not the laboratory component of the sequence, which is offered as a separate course. Students will explore mechanics, using an algebra-based framework, to study the motion of objects. Topics covered will include linear, two-dimensional, and rotational kinematics (motion); linear, two-dimensional, and rotational dynamics (force); models of energy and momentum; gravity; simple harmonic motion; waves and sound; fluids. Students will be performing hands-on experiments in course content areas. This is an algebra-based physics course. Students taking this course should be comfortable solving algebraic equations. Students who need to strengthen their background in algebra should take Algebra ( MATH 1040 ) before taking this course.