PHY 211 - General Physics 1

4 credit hours - Three hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory weekly; one term.
This course meets the Biological and Physical Sciences General Education Requirement.

Discover the fundamental concepts and methods of physics as a basis for further study in science and engineering. Study the classical principles and their application to calculus-based mathematical analysis of physical problems. Analyze topics including mechanics (kinematics, laws of motion, force, momentum, and energy) and basic fluid theory. Lab fee $25.

Prerequisite(s): Eligibility for ENG 101 /ENG 101A ; completion of MAT 191 .

Crosslisted: Also offered as PHY 211H ; credit is not given for both PHY 211 and PHY 211H .

Note: Credit is given for only one of PHY 211, PHY 211H , or PHY 111 .

Location(s) Typically Offered: Arnold Main Campus (MC)

Term(s) Typically Offered: Fall, spring, and summer

Course Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

Apply the appropriate physical principles, while considering their limitations, to a given scenario.
Translate a given physical situation or written problem into an organized solution map, including a diagram and a physics-based mathematical description.
Apply physical models based on advanced mathematical techniques (including, but not limited to, integral and differential calculus) to explain and/or predict physical phenomena.
Set up experimental apparatus and acquire data to test a scientific hypothesis.
Perform experimental analysis including: Analyze data using spreadsheets, linearize data, correctly interpret trend-lines/curves, and perform error analysis/propagation.
Communicate appropriate experimental conclusions based on underlying physics principles and mathematical, graphical, and statistical analysis tools.