PHYS 130 S - General Physics I

4 Credit(s)

This semester includes principles of classic mechanics, including kinematics, Newton’s Laws, and energy. Emphasis is placed on applications in the real world (including biological and environmental applications). Students follow a guided inquiry approach to build on the concepts learned through hands-on activities involving exploration, modeling, and calculations. This course is an integrated lecture/laboratory that meets in three two-hour sessions per week.

Offered (F/S)

Prerequisite(s): Math placement level 3, placement into MATH 114A or placement into MATH 114B