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PHYS 1420

Introductory Physics 1: Classical Mechanics, Waves, and Thermodynamics

Course Description

Prerequisites

MATH 1310; Co-requisite: MATH 1320; or instructor permission

Disciplines

Chemical, Mathematical, and Physical Universe

First semester of the introductory physics sequence recommended for prospective physics majors. Topics include particle kinematics and dynamics, energy and momentum conservation, rotational motion, fluids, oscillatory motion, waves, sound, and thermodynamics. Emphasis is on building foundations for future studies in physics. Three lecture hours.