2026-2027 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 154

Credits

3

Corequisite

MA 152 (students can take it at the same time)