2016-2017 Undergraduate Catalog

PY 105 First Half of General Physics I

Non-calculus-based course covering the first half of the material in the standard General Physics I (PY 111): units, vectors, 1D and 2D motion, concepts of force, torque and static equilibrium, work, and energy. Intended for students who do not have a strong background in problem-solving and math skills or have never taken physics courses before. Should not be taken with PY 113 General Physics Laboratory I. 

A prerequisite to PY 106

Credits

3

Prerequisite

MA 140 Precalculus or equivalent