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2021-2022 Official General Catalog [Archived Catalog]
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PHY 181 - Physics for Engineers & Scientists I: Mechanics and Thermodynamics
Engineering Physics, sometimes called “University Physics,” uses calculus in the development of principles. The topics include the description of motion and the causes of motion, with the ideas of force, energy, power, and momentum; equilibrium and rotation; and heat and its effects. This course is designed for students studying engineering, computing, science, or mathematics. Laboratory experiences will provide you with problem solving techniques, measurement skills and applications of theory.
Prerequisite- Corequisite
Prerequisite: Minimum grade of 80 in Math B (H.S.) or a minimum of B in Math 156 Algebra and Trigonometry for Calculus, or C in MAT 181 Calculus I (preferred). Minimum grade of 80 in H.S. Physics or C in PHY 161 Physics I: Mechanics and Heat.
Corequisite: MAT 182 Calculus II (preferred)
Prior or Concurrent: MAT 181 Calculus I
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:
- Compute vector sums, scalar products, and vector cross products.
- Use energy and work-energy principle to solve mechanics problems with constant and position-dependent forces.
- Solve problems involving the equilibrium of forces and torques using simultaneous equations.
- Solve problems involving gravitational potential energy, kinetic energy, and elastic potential energy, and conservation of total mechanical energy.
- Solve projectile and circular motions, using elementary differential and integral calculus.
- Solve problems involving thermal equilibrium and heat transfer.
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