2025-2026 Academic Catalog

PHYS 1111 INTRODUCTORY PHYSICS I

Credits

3

The first course of two algebra and trigonometry based courses in the physics sequence. Topics include material from mechanics (kinematics, dynamics, work and energy, momentum and collisions, rotational motion, static equilibrium, elasticity theory, and simple harmonic motion), mechanical waves, theory of heat and heat transfer, and thermodynamics.

Lecture Hours

45

Lab Hours

NONE

Prerequisite

Grade of "C" or higher in ENGL 1101 and MATH 1112 or MATH 1113

Corequisite

PHYS 1111L