PH 171 - Physics I FA

Institution:

Fulton-Montgomery Community College

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Description:

A comprehensive course stressing the basic concepts, principles, and laws of physics, designed for engineering, mathematics and science majors. Areas covered are fundamentals of mechanics, heat and thermodynamics, electricity and magnetism, oscillations and waves. It also covers briefly atomic and nuclear physics. It uses fundamental forces and conservation of energy, linear momentum, and angular momentum as unifying themes for the different branches of physics. The course places major emphasis on developing the analytical ability and problem solving skills of the student. Prerequisite: Concurrent registration in MA 157 or permission of instructor. Hours of class per week: 3. Hours of lab per week: 3.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

fmcc.edu

Phone Number:

(518) 762-4651

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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