PHYS 103 - Elementary Physics I


Semester Offered: First Semester
Credits (Range): 4 Hours
Attribute: 4 NS, QPF

An introduction to classical mechanics, fluids, waves, and optics, intended primarily for students majoring in the life or earth sciences, but also accessible to non-science majors having good high-school mathematics preparation; those planning to major in physics should take PHYS 110 instead. Algebra and trigonometry are used extensively. Enrollment Limit: 60.
Instructor: M. Keller, W. Richards
Prerequisites & Notes
The laboratory is an integral part of this course and may not be taken alone. Notes: Students must register for both the lecture and one laboratory section. Students may not receive credit for both PHYS 103 and PHYS 110.


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