Catalog 2024-2025

PHYS 1111 Introductory Physics I

This course is the first course of two algebra and trigonometry based courses in the physics sequence. Topics include material from mechanics (kinematics, dynamics, work and energy, momentum and collisions, rotational motion, static equilibrium, elasticity theory, and simple harmonic motion), mechanical waves, the theory of heat and heat transfer, and thermodynamics.

Prerequisite

ENGL 1101 with a grade of C or higher, and MATH 1112 with a grade of C or higher or MATH 1113 with a grade of C or higher

Corequisite

PHYS 1111L