PHS 211 - Physics for Scientists and Engineers I

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Jacksonville State University

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Prerequisite: MS 125. Concurrent enrollment in PHS 213 is required. This course is the first of two semesters designed to introduce the basic concepts of physics. The first semester will concentrate on the area of physics called Newtonian mechanics that is used to work with macroscopic (ordinary-sized) objects. Beginning with mechanics and motion, we develop methods for mathematically describing the way objects move and predicting their future movement. The course proceeds to study wave motion with springs, strings, water, sound, and light. We will take advantage of the power of calculus to depict movement by weaving its structure into our physical laws and theories. Since the development of both calculus and Newtonian mechanics by Sir Isaac Newton, calculus and physics have been intertwined and students in this course will see these close connections. Credit will not be granted for both 201 and 211.

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4.00

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Institution Website:

www.jsu.edu/

Phone Number:

(256) 782-5781

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

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Semester

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