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PHY-241
General Physics I
Principles of classical mechanics for science and mathematics majors . Topics include description of motion ( kinematics ), force and momentum , work and energy , energy and momentum conservation , rotational motion of rigid bodies , and simple harmonic motion . Mathematical level requires a working knowledge of differential and integral calculus . 3 lecture hours and 1 recitation hour . Offered in the fall semester .
3.00 Take MTH-245 . ( Required , Previous ). | Take PHY- 241L PHY-241R . ( Required , Concurrent ).
PHY-241L
General Physics I
Laboratory investigations of classical mechanics , including motion and force . Collection of raw data and its analysis via graphs are stressed . Subject matter is drawn from the concurrent lecture course . 3 laboratory hours . Offered in the fall semester .
PHY-241R
General Physics I
PHY-242
General Physics II
Continuation of PHY 241 . Topics include thermodynamics , mechanical waves , sound , electrostatics , electrical circuits , electromagnetism , geometrical optics , atomic and nuclear structure , radioactivity and topics in modern physics . 3 lecture hours and 1 recitation hour . Offered in the spring semester .
PHY-242L
General Physics II
Continuation of PHY 241L . Laboratory investigations
focused upon topics covered in the concurrent lecture
course , including thermodynamics , mechanical waves ,
sound , electrical circuits , electromagnetism , atomic
structure , and radioactivity . 3 laboratory hours . Offered
in the spring semester .
1.00 Take PHY-241 . ( Required , Concurrent ).
3.00 Take PHY-241 . ( Required , Previous ). | Take PHY- 242L PHY-242R . ( Required , Concurrent ).
1.00 Take PHY-242 . ( Required , Concurrent ).
PHY-242R
General Physics II
PHY-299
Selected Topics in Physics
A study of a specialized subject area which may vary based on student / faculty interest . For non- major students only . The topic , course structure and instructor will be announced prior to pre- registration .
3.00