PHY-1030 General Physics I

Credits 3
First semester of a three-semester sequence (PHY- 1030, PHY-2030, PHY-2040 ) for science/engineering transfer students. Calculus-based study of classical mechanics. Topics to be covered include vector math, kinematics, statics, dynamics, work and energy, impulse and momentum, conservation laws, rotational dynamics, hydrostatics, and Newtonian gravity. Students will develop their abilities to communicate using the technical language of physics, understand physical theories, and apply theories to problems. Science general education class.
Prerequisite(s): MAT-2410 . MAT-2420 completed or concurrent.
3 class/1 rec hours.
Course Outcomes

Use scalar and vector physical quantities and basic vector analysis to solve physics problems.
Apply the laws of motion to solve kinematics problems for motions in one and two dimensions.
Apply the concepts of force, gravitation, momentum, and energy to solve problems in classical mechanics.
Use the concepts of pressure, buoyancy, and continuity to solve problems in basic fluid mechanics.
Develop mathematical equations for the physical systems.
Analyze experimental data to characterize a variety of physical systems.