General Physics I.

Catalog description

A calculus-based study of the basic concepts of physics. Topics include vector algebra, kinematics, dynamics of single and many-particle systems, gravitation, energy, momentum, conservation laws, circular and rigid body motion, elasticity, fluid mechanics, thermal equilibrium, temperature, and the laws of thermodynamics with applications to ideal gases and thermodynamic processes. Co-requisite: MATH 200 Calculus I Lab Laboratory experiments in mechanics, fluids, and heat designed to compliment PHYS 112 . Co-requisite: PHYS 112 General Physics I.