PHYS 151 - Gen Physics I & Lab

(4 units) CO4L

For non-physical science majors. Kinematics, energy and momentum conservation, rotational dynamics, thermodynamics, fluids, harmonic motion and sound. Laboratory experiments illustrate many of these fundamental principles.

Prerequisite(s): MATH 127 or MATH 128 or corequisite. Corequisite(s): MATH 181.

Grading Basis: Graded
Units of Lecture: 3
Units of Laboratory/Studio: 1
Offered: Every Fall, Spring, and Summer

Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. demonstrate problem solving skills in various types of problems in physics using quantitative reasoning, critical thinking and appropriate mathematical techniques.
2. demonstrate the ability to use scientific methods to understand and explain concepts in physics.
3. connect physics concepts and problems to their world experience.
4. demonstrate skills in collection and interpretation of data from laboratory experiments.

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