General Physics I
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General
Prefix
PHYS
Course Number
231
Course ID
00002111-2022-08-22
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
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.
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PHYS231
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PHYS231
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