PHYS 110 - Mechanics and Relativity

Semester Offered: First Semester
Credits (Range): 4 hours
Attribute: 4NS, QP-F

A study of Newtonian mechanics and special relativity, focusing on conceptual understanding, problem solving and laboratory work. Topics include point-particle dynamics, conservation principles, oscillation, systems of particles, rotation; time dilation, length contraction, and the relativity of simultaneity. This is the first course in a three-semester calculus-based introductory sequence. Enrollment Limit: 60.
Instructor: C. Martin, J. Stalnaker
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: MATH 132 or 133. Notes: Concurrent or prior enrollment in MATH 134 is highly recommended as it is a prerequisite for PHYS 111. Students must register for both the lecture and one workshop section. May not be taken for credit in addition to PHYS 103.