PHYS1410 — Elementary Physics
(3-3) Conceptual level survey of topics in physics intended for liberal arts and other non-science majors. May or may not include a laboratory. (Core option—Life & Physical Sciences component) Fundamental principles of physics, using calculus, for science, computer science, and engineering majors; the principles and applications of classical mechanics, including harmonic motion, physical systems and thermodynamics; and emphasis on problem solving . Basic laboratory experiments supporting theoretical principles involving the principles and applications of classical mechanics, including harmonic motion and physical systems; expe rimental design, data collection and analysis, and preparation of laboratory reports. Co-requisite: Student must also enroll in lab for the course: PHYS 2125. Prerequisite: MATH 2413 Calculus I (Core option—Life & Physical Sciences component) Principles of physics for science, computer science, and engineering majors, using calculus, involving the principles of electricity and magnetism, including circuits, electromagnetism, waves, sound, light, and optics. Laboratory experiments supporting theoretical principles involving the principles of electricity and magnetism, including circuits, electromagnetism, waves, sound, light, and optics; experimental design, data collection and analysis, and preparation of laborato ry reports. Co-requisite: Student must also enroll in lab for the course: PHYS 2126. Prerequisite: PSYCHOLOGY