PHYSICS161D
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Fundamentals of Physics I
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