Fundamentals of Physics: Theory and Practice
Overview
Description
This course is a one-semester college physics lecture course on classical physics, including kinematics, dynamics, energy conservation, gravitation, oscillations, waves, fluids and thermodynamics. The interpretation of physical problems in mathematical terms is emphasized, with examples from everyday life, such as ballistics, forensic medicine, satellite orbits, the human ear, engines and heat pumps. Emphasis is also placed on mathematical structures that arise in a variety of different physical scenarios. This course is designed for both science and non-science majors interested in understanding the central role of science in civilization. Co-requisite: PHY 2001 unless transfer student has already satisfied requirement in Life and Physical Sciences category.(Not open to students who have taken PHY 1003 or PHY 2003).
Career
Undergraduate
Credits
Value
3
Max
3
Min
3
Course Count
1
Number Of Credits
3
Number Of Repeats
1
Repeatable
No
Contact Use
Yes
Generate Attendance
No
Left Use
Yes
Present Use
Yes
Reason Use
Yes
Tardy Use
Yes
Template Override
No
Time Use
Yes
Attendance Type
Class Meeting
Auto Create
No
Code
LEC
Instructor Contact Hours
2
Default Section Size
30
Final Exam Type
Yes
Include in Dynamic Date Calc
No
Instruction Mode
In Person
LMS File Type
Blackboard CourseInfo 4
Name
Lecture
OEE Workload Hours
0
Optional Component
No
Preferred Room Features
Academic Scheduling
Workload Hours
2
Contact Use
Yes
Generate Attendance
No
Left Use
Yes
Present Use
Yes
Reason Use
Yes
Tardy Use
Yes
Template Override
No
Time Use
Yes
Attendance Type
Class Meeting
Auto Create
No
Code
REC
Instructor Contact Hours
1
Default Section Size
30
Final Exam Type
Yes
Include in Dynamic Date Calc
No
Instruction Mode
In Person
LMS File Type
Blackboard CourseInfo 4
Name
Recitation
OEE Workload Hours
0
Optional Component
No
Preferred Room Features
Academic Scheduling
Workload Hours
1