PH 211 General Physics With Calculus

The first of a three-term calculus-based sequence of introductory college physics for students in science, engineering and other curricula who are planning to transfer credit to a four-year college or university, or for anyone desiring an understanding of physics principles. Topics include measurement; scientific models; motion in a straight line; motion in two dimensions; vectors; force and motion; Newton's laws of motion; energy; momentum; conservation laws; center of mass; linear and angular momentum; universal gravitation. Lab exercises help elucidate physical principles and teach measurement and analysis skills. This is a laboratory class. Recommended: MTH 254 Multivariable Calculus (taken concurrently) for students who will take PH212 & PH213.

Credits

5

Prerequisite

Prerequisite: Completion of MTH 251 Differential Calculus and MTH 252 Integral Calculus with a grade of C or better.

Offered

Offered Fall Winter only

Notes

Lower Division Transfer (LDT) Course

General Education Requirements

AGS Math/Science, AS Physical Science, AAOT Science/Math Lab Course,

Outcomes

Describe and explain physical objects in motion. Conduct experiments to determine critical motion parameters (such as position, velocity, acceleration, and forces). Use calculus to solve motion problems with non-constant acceleration. Solve physics problems involving forces, momentum and energy. Select between force and conservation concepts (energy or momentum) to solve Newtonian mechanics problems.