2023-2024 Undergraduate Catalog

PY 151 Principles of Physics I

Calculus-based course covering basic principles of mechanics (units, vectors, 1D and 2D motion, concepts of force, torque, static equilibrium, energy, work, momentum, rotational motion, and gravitation) and fluid mechanics. 

A prerequisite to PY 152, PY 153

Credits

3

Prerequisite

MA 152 Calculus II or equivalent

Corequisite

PY 153 Principles of Physics Laboratory II