PHYS 121 - General Physics I

The course is calculus-based and designed for students desiring professional science careers. It provides a rigorous examination of the following physical phenomena and systems: forces, conservation of momentum, energy (kinetic, potential, chemical, and thermal), fields, thermodynamics, and statistical mechanics. Students may take MATH 126 or MATH 131 either prior to enrollment in or concurrently with the class.

Credits: 3
Terms Offered: Fall
Attributes: Natural Science I with lab (NSL)
Prerequisites: MATH 126 or MATH 131
Corequisites: MATH 126 or MATH 131, PHYS 141