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PHY 201 - General College Physics I (4 CR.)

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

Prerequisite(s): MTH 161  or MTH 167  with a grade of C or better.


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