General Physics I
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Overview
Subject area
PHYS
Catalog Number
20300
Course Title
General Physics I
Department(s)
Description
PHYS 20300 General Physics I: For majors in the life sciences (biology, medicine, dentistry, psychology, physical therapy) and for liberal arts students. Algebra based introductory physics course covering: vectors, kinematics, Newton's laws, equilibrium, gravitation, motion in a plane, work and energy, impulse and momentum, rotation and angular momentum, simple harmonic motion, fluids, heat, and thermodynamics. Use of mathematics is restricted to elementary algebra and some trigonometry. PHYS 20300 required for Premed, Predent., Bio-Med., and all Life Science students. Prereq.: MATH 19500. 3 lect., 2 lab/workshop hrs., 4 cr. Materials fee $10
Academic Career
Undergraduate
Liberal Arts
Yes
Requirement Designation
RLP - Required Core - Life and Physical Sciences
Credits
Minimum Units
4
Maximum Units
4
Academic Progress Units
4
Repeat For Credit
No
Components
Name
Lecture
Hours
5
Requisites
029527