PHYS 1150 - Algebra-based Physics I: Kinematics and Fluids

Goals: To introduce science and non-science majors to the basic concepts of physics to develop skills in formulating and solving both theoretical and experimental physics problems in the areas of kinematics.

Content: The topics of kinematics, Newton’s second law, energy, and momentum will be covered both in translation and rotation.
Taught: Fall term.
Prerequisites: High school algebra and elementary trigonometry.