PHYS R131 — Physics for Scientists and Engineers 1
This course is an introduction to the statics and dynamics of rigid bodies and ideal fluids. Central topics include Newton’s laws; conservation of energy, linear momentum, and angular momentum; equilibrium of rigid bodies; and oscillatory motion. Although the course emphasizes conceptual understanding, students also learn to apply mathematical techniques such as vector algebra, differential and integral calculus, Taylor series, and linear differential equations to the solution of problems. The laboratory provides students with opportunities to learn and apply the scientific method through investigations of the phenomena discussed in lecture. The course is appropriate for students majoring in the physical sciences, engineering, mathematics, computer science, and related fields.
Part of
- Biology, Associate in Science for Transfer
- Chemistry, Associate in Arts
- Chemistry, Associate in Science for UC Transfer
- Coastal Environmental Studies, Associate in Science
- Computer Science, Associate in Science for Transfer
- Environmental Science, Associate in Science for Transfer
- California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC), Certificate of Achievement
- Oxnard College General Education (OC GE)
- General Studies: Emphasis in STEM Fundamentals
- Kinesiology, Associate in Arts for Transfer
- Mathematics 2.0, Associate in Science for Transfer
- Physics 2.0, Associate in Science for Transfer