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PHY 263 - Fundamentals of Physics I (4)


Prerequisite: MAT 229  with a grade of “C” or higher, or concurrent enrollment
IAI: P2 900L; PHY 911
fall, spring

Lecture: Three hours of lecture/discussion per week. Lab: Three hours of lab per week.

A first course in mechanics using calculus. Topics include kinematics; Newton’s laws; work and energy/conservation of linear momentum; angular momentum; rotational dynamics; harmonic motion; fluid statics and motion; gravitation; mechanical waves; and sound.