Mechanics
Course Code
PHYS 13100 91
Course Description
Topics include particle motion, Newton's Laws, work and energy, systems of particles, rigid-body motion, gravitation, oscillations, and special relativity. (L)
Course Criteria
Prerequisites: MATH 13300 or 15300 or 16300 or equivalent. Enrollment is limited to 36. This course is not open to High School students. PHYS 13100-13200-13300 is a three-course, calculus-based sequence on the fundamentals of physics and represents a full-year's work. Content is not repeated from course to course. In individual courses, all labs must be completed to receive credit and final exams are held on the last day of each course. PHYS 13100 and 13200 count toward the general education requirement in the natural and mathematical sciences.
In addition to the class, the Lab meets Mondays and Thursdays from 2:30pm- 5:30pm and the Discussion on Tuesdays and Fridays from 2:30pm – 4:00pm.
Instructor(s)
Zosia Krusberg
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