PHYS 101 - Introduction to Physics I

Institution:

California State University-San Marcos

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Description:

An overview of the principles of mechanics, thermodynamics and waves. The areas covered include: observation and measurement, kinematics, dynamics, work and energy, impulse, and momentum, fluids, heat and temperature, oscillations, and waves in mechanical media. Three hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory. Enrollment Restriction: Completion of the Lower-Division General Education requirement in Mathematics/Quantitative Reasoning (B4). Enrollment Requirement: Completion of a course in trigonometry at the high school or university level.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.csusm.edu

Phone Number:

(760) 750-4000

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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