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PHY 220 University Physics I

Is a calculus-based introduction to Newtonian gravitation, sound, fluids, thermodynamics, heat transfer, electromagnetic waves, and op- tics. Comprises 3 lectures hours and 1 recitation hour per week.

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Prerequisites

MTH 161

Corequisites

Science majors co-requisite (not required but strongly encouraged for non-science majors): PHY 221

PHY 221 University Physics I Lab

Includes experimental confirmation and reinforcement of some topics from PHY 220; includes error analysis, computer use in data collection and analysis, and formal laboratory notebook write-ups.

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PHY 222 University Physics II

Is a calculus-based introduction to Newtonian gravitation, sound, fluids, thermodynamics, heat transfer, electromagnetic waves, and optics. Comprises 3 lectures hours and 1 recitation hour per week.

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Prerequisites

PHY 220, MTH 162

Corequisites

Science majors co-requisite (not required but strongly encouraged for non-science majors): PHY 223

PHY 223 University Physics II Lab

Includes experimental confirmation and reinforcement of some topics from PHY 222; includes error analysis, computer use in data collection and analysis, and formal laboratory notebook write-ups.

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PHY 224 University Physics III

Is a calculus-based introduction to electricity and magnetism including Maxwell's equations, circuits, and power. Comprises 3 lectures hours and 1 recitation hour per week.

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Prerequisites

PHY 222, MTH 162

Corequisites

Science majors co-requisite (not required but strongly encouraged for non-science majors): PHY 225

PHY 225 University Physics III Lab

Includes experimental confirmation and reinforcement of some topics from PHY 224; includes error analysis, computer use in data collection and analysis, and formal laboratory notebook write-ups.

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