PHYS 205 Physics Using Calculus I: Mechanics
Natural Science with Lab. An introductory calculus-based physics course for physics, chemistry, and engineering majors. Topics include statics, kinematics, and dynamics of particles and rigid bodies, work and energy, conservation of energy and momentum (linear and angular), harmonic motion. Three hours lecture and one two-hour laboratory per week.
Prerequisite
MA 122 or
MA 131 required, high school physics recommended. Students must pass prerequisites with a grade of "C-" or better to enroll in
PHYS 205.
Corequisite
Take
PHYS 205L concurrently. NOTE: Students must separately enroll in a laboratory section to be fully registered for PHYS 205.
Distribution
NSOffered
Annual Fall Semester