Student Catalog and Handbook 2024-2025

PHYS 1111 Introductory Physics I

The first course of two algebra and trigonometry based courses in the physics sequence. Topics include material from mechanics (kinematics, dynamics, work and energy, momentum and collisions, rotational motion, static equilibrium, elasticity theory, and simple harmonic motion), mechanical waves, theory of heat and heat transfer, and thermodynamics.

Credits

3

Contact Hours

3

Prerequisite

ENGL 1101 with a minimum grade of C; MATH 1112 or MATH 1113 with a minimum grade of C

Corequisite

PHYS 1111L