PHY 161 - General Physics I

A study of classical mechanics, including kinematics in one and two dimensions, forces and the accelerations they produce, the conservation laws for energy and momentum, rotational motion, the properties of solids and fluids, thermal physics, and the thermodynamics. Basic principles are applied to solve realistic problems using algebra and elementary trigonometry. Primarily for students majoring in Liberal Arts and Technologies. Laboratory experiences will provide you with problem-solving techniques, measurement skills, and applications of theory.

Prerequisite- Corequisite
Prerequisite: MAT 130 Applied Algebra and Trigonometry, its equivalent or higher

Credits: 4
Hours
3 Class Hours, 3 Laboratory Hours
Course Profile
Learning Outcomes of the Course:

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

Demonstrate scientific reasoning applied to the natural world, including an understanding of the methods scientists use to explore natural phenomena, including observation, hypothesis development, measurement and data collection, experimentation, evaluation of evidence, and employment of data analysis or mathematical modeling; and application of scientific data, concepts, and models in Physics.
Write and solve algebraic motion (Newton's laws of motion) problems.
Solve problems involving the equilibriums of forces and torques using simultaneous equations.
Solve problems involving gravitational potential energy, and conservation of total mechanical energy.
Solve problems involving thermal equilibrium and heat transfer.

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