PHYS-190 The Mechanical Universe

The first semester of a sequence of physics courses for students interested in physical sciences, math or engineering. Normally the first course for students who plan to major or minor in physics. Introduction to principles governing the motion of a particle and of systems of particles. Kinematics and dynamics; energy, linear momentum, angular momentum and conservation laws. Introduction to the laws of special relativity. Sophomores and above need instructor’s signature to enroll.

Maximum Enrollment

Standard Course (40)

(Quantitative and Symbolic Reasoning.)

Credits

1

Prerequisite

Calculus I (may be taken concurrently).

Corequisite

PHYS-190L

Offered

Fall

Notes

Three hours of class and three hours of laboratory.