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Aug 26, 2025
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2025-2026 Course of Study Bulletin
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PHYS - 1309 General Physics I
Description
A calculus-level introduction to classical mechanics and its applications. Topics include: particle kinematics, Newton’s laws of motion, kinetic and potential energy, work, linear and angular momentum, torque, statics, simple harmonic motion, mechanical waves, sound, fluids, thermal physics, and applications in biology, medicine, and geology. This course is appropriate for biology, chemistry, and geosciences majors. Only one of PHYS 1309 or PHYS 1311 may be taken for credit. Prerequisite: MATH 1311 or MATH 1307 (either may be taken concurrently); Corequisite: PHYS 1111 must be taken concurrently
Credits: 3
Course Level: Lower Division
Academic Level: Undergraduate
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