PHYS 1150 - Algebra-based Physics I

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, fluids, 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, and thermodynamics.

Taught: Fall term.

Prerequisites: High school algebra and elementary trigonometry.

Credits: 4 credits