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.
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
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
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.