Classical Physics I
General
Prefix
PHYS
Course Number
234
Course Level
Undergraduate
Department/Unit(s)
College/School
College of Science and Engineering
Description
Newton's laws of motion; work and energy; linear momentum; rotational motion; gravity; equilibrium and elasticity; periodic motion; fluid mechanics; temperature, heat and thermal properties of matter; laws of thermodynamics. Lab.
Prerequisites
Credits
Min
5
Max
5
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 problem solving techniques used in physics, including calculus.
Outcome
Use equipment in the laboratory to measure various quantities in mechanics and verify scientific conjectures.
Outcome
Use basic physics principles in applications of describing physical systems.
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