General Physics I

General

Prefix

PHYS

Course Number

231

Course Level

Undergraduate

Department/Unit(s)

College/School

College of Science and Engineering

Description

Vectors; kinematics of uniformly accelerated motion; static equilibrium; work and energy; linear momentum; circular motion; rotational work, energy, and momentum; elasticity; fluid statics and dynamics; heat and temperature; kinetic theory of gases; laws of thermodynamics. Lab.

Prerequisites

Credits

Min

4

Max

4

Repeatable

No

Goals and Diversity

MN Goal Course

Yes

MN Goal Designation(s)

03

Cultural Diversity

No

Learning Outcomes

Outcome

Develop an understanding of Newton's Laws of Motion.

Outcome

Demonstrate knowledge of algebraic and trigonometric problem solving techniques used in physics.

Outcome

Use equipment in the laboratory to measure various quantities for mechanics and to verify scientific conjectures.

Outcome

Use basic physics principles in applications of describing such physical systems as solids, fluids and gases.

Dependencies

Courses

PHYS231 is a prerequisite for:

Programs

PHYS231 is a completion requirement for: