PHYS 201 Physics I:Mechanics, Wave Motion Sound

Natural Science with Lab. An introductory algebra-based physics course, with emphasis on the principles of physics, for health sciences majors. Topics include classical mechanics, oscillatory (wave) motion, sound, and the behavior of solids and fluids. Three hours lecture and one two-hour laboratory per week. NOTE: Students must separately enroll in a laboratory section (PHYS 201L) to be fully registered for PHYS 201.

Credits

4

Prerequisite

Proficiency in high school algebra and trigonometry or MA 112. Students must pass prerequisites with a grade of "C-" or better to enroll in PHYS 201. Students who have successfully completed PHYS 205 cannot take PHYS 201.

Corequisite

Students must separately enroll in a laboratory section (PHYS 201L) concurrently to be fully registered for PHYS 201.

Distribution

NS

Offered

Annual Fall Semester