PHY 255 - Engineering Physics I

Institution:

Westmoreland County Community College

Subject:

Physics

Description:

The first in a two-semester sequence of calculus-based introductory physics courses presenting the principles of classical mechanics and thermal physics. Topics include kinematics, vectors, Newton's laws, energy and momentum, rotational motion, thermodynamics and kinetic theory. Laboratory exercises emphasize proper measurement techniques, error analysis and preparation of laboratory reports.

Credits:

5.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

PHY 110 or High School Physics

Corequisites:

MTH 172

Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

Notes:

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.westmoreland.edu

Phone Number:

(724) 925-4000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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