PHYS 1150 - Algebra-based Physics I (with Lab)

Goals: To introduce students to the basic concepts of physics to develop skills in formulating and solving both theoretical and experimental physics problems in the areas of mechanics and thermodynamics.

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

This course is primarily intended for students intending to pursue careers in biology or other health-related fields.

Taught: Fall term

Prerequisites: High school algebra and elementary trigonometry

NOTE: Students must concurrently register for a lecture and a corresponding 0-credit lab section of this course.

Credits: 4