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PHYS-130 - COLLEGE PHYSICS 1  4 credits
PHYS-130 –COLLEGE PHYSICS-1 4 credits It is a non-calculus, college-level physics course for liberal arts transfer students and students in pre-medicine or life sciences. Also called, “mechanics,” it is the first of a two semester sequence [PHYS-230]. The main topics are statics and dynamics, which include the study of motion of constant acceleration. Newton’s Laws and his universal gravitation will be discussed. Linear, projectile, circular, periodic and wave motion will be discussed. The trigonometry that is required will be part of the instruction. Web assisted. Scientific Calculator required. Honors component with permission of instructor. Use of software program using spread sheet required. Offered both semesters. Required for entry into some programs. Required by some programs. The parallel calculus based physics course equivalent in topic coverage is PHYS-132. Three-hour laboratory. PREREQUISITE: ALGB-093 or ALGB-097 with a grade of C- or better and placement at ENGL-100. COREQUISITE: PHYS-130L