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PHY 241 - University Physics I

Credits: 4
Covers classical mechanics and thermodynamics. Includes kinematics, Newton’s laws of motion, work, energy, momentum, rotational kinematics, dynamics and static equilibrium, elasticity, gravitation, fluids, simple harmonic motion, calorimetry, ideal gas law, and the laws of thermodynamics. Part I of II. Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week. 4 credits. This is a UCGS Transfer course.

Prerequisite: MTH 263   with a minimum grade of C..

Lecture 3 hours.
Laboratory 3 hours.