PHYS 103 - Elementary Physics I

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

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: S. FitzGerald, M. Keller
Prerequisites & Notes
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.