PHYSICS161D

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Fundamentals of Physics I

Physics Department A&S - Arts and Sciences

Subject

PHYSICS

Catalog Number

161D

Title

Fundamentals of Physics I

Course Description

First semester of a two-semester sequence intended for potential physics or biophysics majors. Course discusses vector algebra, description of motion, Newton's laws, work and energy, systems of particles, conservation laws, rotation, gravity, mechanics of fluids, oscillations, mechanical waves, and sound. Prerequisites: Mathematics 21 and 122 or equivalents; Mathematics 122 may be taken concurrently. Recommended that course is taken concurrently with Physics 164L.

Grading Basis

Graded

Consent (Permission Number)

No Special Consent Required

Min Units

1

Max Units

1

Discussion

Lecture

General Education Curriculum Codes

(NS) Natural Sciences, (QS) Quantitative Studies