General Physics I

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Fall 5 Credit Hours Introductory study of physics covering vectors, geometric and trigonometric applications in physics, kinematics of particles in one and two dimensions, and Newton’s laws of motion, energy, momentum, kinematics and dynamics of rigid bodies, equilibrium, fluids, heat, and thermodynamics. This course satisfies the major requirements for Physics, Math, and Chemistry majors. Four one-hour lectures per week and one three-hour lab per week. Prerequisite: Math 150 with a grade of “C” or better