University Physics I: Lecture (Calculus-based) ((3 Credits))

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This is the first course in the introductory, calculus-based physics sequence designed for students in physics and other related physical science concentrations. It provides a comprehensive foundation in classical mechanics, the branch of physics that explains how objects move and the forces that govern their motion. Topics include measurement and vectors, kinematics in one, two, and three dimensions, Newton’s laws of motion, work and energy, momentum and collisions, rotational motion, equilibrium and elasticity, fluid mechanics, gravitation, and oscillatory motion. Emphasis is placed on developing strong analytical and quantitative reasoning skills through problem solving and the application of calculus to physical systems. Students learn to interpret and model physical phenomena using mathematical relationships and logical reasoning, preparing them for further study in physics. Prerequisites: Calculus I ( MATH 2140 ). Corequisites: Calculus II ( MATH 2141 ).