PHY 212 - Classical Physics I

Credit(s) 5.00
Lecture Hours: 4.00
Lab Hours: 2.00
This course is the first course in a sequence of two physics courses for students in physics, other physical sciences, math, and engineering. Course topics include the fundamentals of mechanics, Newton’s Laws of Motion, energy, momentum, periodic motions, fluids, rotation, and thermal physics. Calculus is applied to physics concepts. Students are also expected to learn to organize their thoughts clearly in both written and oral communication. This course satisfies a general education requirement in the Natural Sciences Area.

Corequisite(s): MAT 210
SLOs:
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

Discuss the fundamental principles of mechanics, energy, momentum, rotation, periodic motions, fluids mechanics, and thermal physics.
Demonstrate critical thinking through problem solving.
Apply fundamental principles in a laboratory situation that involves measurement, data gathering, data analysis and laboratory report.
Apply calculus to introductory physics concepts and problems.