Physics and Astronomy; Pre-Engineering 121 /121L - General Physics II

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Colgate University

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P. Crotty A study of classical mechanics using astronomical themes. The principles of kinematics, dynamics, conservation laws, and gravitation are developed and used to understand the properties of astronomical objects such as planetary systems, binary stars, and galaxies. Treatment is more thorough than in PHYS 111. Differential calculus and vector manipulation are used throughout. The course is required for students planning to major in physics, astronomy-physics, and pre-engineering, and is also recommended for chemistry majors. Two lectures, two recitation meetings, and one laboratory session per week. The required credit-bearing laboratory PHYS 121L must be taken concurrently with PHYS 121. Prerequisites: PHYS 120 or CHEM 111, and co-registration in MATH 112, or permission of instructor. Offered in the spring 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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