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PHYS 2010 - General Physics I


4 credits

An algebra based physics course on the study of motion and heat including 1-D and 2-D kinematics, Newton’s three laws of motion, rotations, laws of gravitation, periodic motion, and mechanical waves including sound. Heat topics will include calorimetry, the three laws of Thermodynamics, the meaning of temperature, and heat as a process or transfer of energy. Class will be taught using lectures, demonstration, videos, and group problem solving. Students will be required to explain their homework solutions on the board to the entire class. Can be used by science majors to complete the Physical Science General Education requirement. Intended for students seeking to enter dental, pharmacy, veterinarian programs and life science areas.

Prerequisite/Restriction:   or MATH 1210  or AP Calculus AB score of 3 or higher

Corequisite:   

Campus: USU Eastern only