PHYS 1111 Introductory Physics I

The first course of two algebra and trigonometry based courses in the physics sequence. Topics include material from mechanics (kinematics, dynamics, work and energy, momentum and collisions, rotational motion, static equilibrium, elasticity theory, and simple harmonic motion), mechanical waves, theory of heat and heat transfer, and thermodynamics.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

ENGL 1101 Composition and Rhetoric AND MATH 1112 College Trigonometry OR MATH 1113 Precalculus with a grade of “C” or better

Corequisite

PHYS 1111L - Introductory Physics Lab I

Lab Contact Hours

75

Lecture Contact Hours

15

Total Contact Hours

90