Course Detail
Units:
4.0
Course Components:
Discussion
Lecture
Enrollment Information
Enrollment Requirement:
Prerequisites: "C-" or better in (MATH 1210 OR MATH 1250 OR MATH 1310 OR MATH 1311 OR MATH 1220 OR MATH 1320) OR AP Calc AB score of 4+ OR AP Calc BC score of 3+.
Requirement Designation:
Course Attribute:
University Connected Learning
Description
A calculus based physics course designed to give science and engineering students a thorough understanding of mechanics. Topics include work and energy, vectors, kinematics, forces, Newton's three laws of motion, momentum, circular motion and rotations, angular momentum, Newtonian gravity. All topics are covered in one, two, and three spatial dimensions. Applications include mechanical oscillations, and wave motion. Three lectures and two recitations weekly. Those wishing to take this course as a lecture-laboratory course should register concurrently for PHYS 2215.