Includes laboratory. An introductory calculus-based course covering fundamental concepts of physics including: momentum, energy, conservation laws, particle interactions, Newton's laws, oscillations, orbits and planetary motion. Laboratory sessions will provide a hands-on opportunity to explore the concepts of physics. This course is designed for students majoring in the sciences and mathematics and those in pre-professional programs in health sciences, medicine, engineering and teaching. Prerequisite or co-requisite: MATH 136
| Distribution Area | Prerequisites | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Science and Mathematics | MATH 136 or MATH 151. May be taken in the same semester as PHYS 120. | 1 course |
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Staff120A: Principles of Physics I
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