PHYS 1111: Introductory Physics I

3 Credit Hours

Prerequisite: MATH 1113 or MATH 1190 or MATH 1179
This is an introductory algebra and trigonometry-based course on classical mechanics, thermodynamics, and waves. The student will be able to apply Newton’s laws and conservation of energy and momentum to various problems in kinematics and dynamics, use the law of universal gravitation to falling objects and orbital motion, describe simple harmonic motion, oscillations, and waves, and explain temperature, heat, and entropy.

Course Learning Outcomes
Students who successfully complete this course will be able to:

Explain and interpret physical situations as stated in a word problem.
Apply knowledge of kinematics and dynamics to solve real-world problems.
Solve problems using the conservation laws of energy and momentum.
Implement mathematical techniques to solve problems in mechanics.
Analyze physical problems using pictorial and graphical representations.