PHYS 3211 - Physics I

4 Credit(s)

An algebra-based introduction to classical and fluid mechanics and heat. Topics include kinematics, diffusion, Newton’s laws of motion, torque and stability, mechanical energy, calorimetry and heat dissipation, rotational dynamics, fluid mechanics and their application to biology, physiology, chemistry and pharmacy. Laboratory activities are drawn from these topics and include an introduction to statistical and error analysis. Format: Lecture and laboratory.

Prerequisite(s): MATH 1109 with a grade of C- or better or a satisfactory score on the UHSP Math Placement Test.