PHYS 171

Introductory Physics: Mechanics

3 Credits

First semester of calculus-based physics. Kinematics, Newton's laws, energy and work, linear and angular momenta, rotational motion, universal gravitation, and mechanical applications.

Prerequisites & course information

Prerequisite: MATH140 ; or permission of CMNS-Physics department. Credit Only Granted for: PHYS141 , PHYS161 , or PHYS171 . Additional Information: Intended primarily for physics and astronomy majors. General Education Natural Sciences Lab (DSNL) Course only when taken concurrently with PHYS275 .

Sources

Course catalogue ↗2026-2027