Fundamentals of Physics I

In-depth introduction to Newton’s laws of motion, including 1-D kinematics, vectors, dynamics of motion, rotational motion and the universal law of gravitation. This course represents a more in-depth analysis of introductory physics than PHYS 141. Recommended for physics majors and minors. This course satisfies the Core Curriculum requirement in Natural Science with Laboratory. Formerly PHYS 131. Not open to students who have received credit for PHYS 131. Corequisite: MATH 151

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