PHS111 College Physics I

This course is designed for the student in science, electronic technology, or a health profession such as physical therapy. Subject matter covered will include: principles of mechanics, concurrent forces, nonconcurrent forces, friction, elasticity, motion, forces and motion, work and energy, power, impulse and momentum, and simple harmonic motion. A non-calculus approach.

Credit Hours

4

Lecture Hours

3

Lab Hours

3

Prerequisite

Reading proficiency or RWR090 Reading Writing and Reasoning Minimum Grade of: C and MAT115 Applied Mathematics Minimum Grade of: C or MAT130 Precalculus for Business/Social/Life Sciences Minimum Grade of: C or placement test above MAT130 or MAT140 Advanced Algebra and Trigonometry Minimum Grade of: C

Attributes

  • Free Elective

  • Liberal Arts Elective

  • Science Elective