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Fundamentals of Physics I (PHY 121N)

Term: Academic Year 2020-2021 Spring

Faculty

Donald Vincent Ferree
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Schedule

Mon-Wed, 12:30 PM - 2:30 PM (1/19/2021 - 5/8/2021) Location: OL ONLIN OLINS

Description

Course prereq. & description update 4/13/2022
PHY 121N: Fundamentals of Physics I was Introduction to Physics
Prerequisite: Grade of ā€œCā€ or higher in MAT 187 or concurrently enrolled in MAT 187.
Credits: 5 cr. hrs. (7 pds: 4 lec, 3 lab)
Course Description: Introduction to general physics, semester one of a two-semester, non-calculus-based physics sequence. Includes the following topics: the nature of physics, linear motion and kinematics, dynamics, energy and work, linear momentum, rotational motion, heat, states of matter, and fluids.

Course modification: 6/30/2020
PHY 121N: Fundamentals of Physics I was Introduction to Physics
Prerequisite: With a grade of C or better: MAT
Credits: 5 cr. hrs. (7 pds: 4 lec, 3 lab)
Course Description: Introduction to general physics for programs requiring a one-year, noncalculus based physics course. Includes the nature of physics; linear motion and kinematics; dynamics; work and energy; and linear momentum. Also includes rotati