PHYS 1230 - General Physics I

Goals: To introduce students to the basic concept of physics, and to develop skill in formulating and problem solving both theoretical and experimental physics problems in the areas of kinematics using calculus.

Content: The topics of kinematics, Newton’s second law, energy, and momentum will be covered both in translation and rotation, fluids, and thermodynamics.

Taught: Spring term

Prerequisite: MATH 1170.

Credits: 4