Physics and Astronomy; Pre-Engineering 120 /120L - General Physics I

Institution:

Colgate University

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Description:

P. Crotty, J. Levine, M.E. Parks An introduction to modern physics via the concepts and discoveries of the 20th century. Topics include structure and dynamics of atoms, special relativity, wave-particle duality of matter, and fundamentals of quantum mechanics. This course is required for students planning to major in the physical sciences and pre-engineering. PHYS 120 treats contemporary physics using algebra, trigonometry, and a minimum of calculus. Two lectures, two problem-solving recitations, and one laboratory meeting per week. The required credit-bearing laboratory PHYS 120L must be taken concurrently with PHYS 120. Prerequisites: secondary school physics and math, and for continuing students, co-registration with MATH 111. Offered in the fall only.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Multiple

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Institution Website:

www.colgate.edu

Phone Number:

(315) 228-1000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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