PHY-233: General Physics I

First semester, algebra-based physics course for science majors and for students planning professional school studies in the health and life sciences. Topics include introductions to dimensional analysis, kinematics, dynamics, work and energy, momentum and collisions, torque, statics, rotational motion, angular momentum, gravitation, and fluid mechanics. Three hours of lecture; accompanied by a lab course. Prerequisite or Corequisite: PHY 235; Prerequisite: Either MTH 113 and MTH 114; or MTH 116; or Prerequisite or Corequisite: MTH 121. With PHY 235, this course fulfills the Physical and Natural Place requirement in the General Education Curriculum.