PHYS 2414 — – General Physics I
This lecture-laboratory covers the basic principles of classical mechanics and thermodynamics. Topics covered include displacement, velocity, acceleration, projectile motion, force, work and energy, momentum and collisions, rotational motion, torque, pressure, and buoyancy. Newton's laws of motion and gravity are discussed. Also, temperature, thermal expansion, kinetic theory of gasses, heat, phase changes, the second law of thermodynamics, and entropy are studied. The laboratory portion of the course is designed to reinforce concepts from lectures. ACTS Equivalent Course Number is PHYS 2014. Hours: 48 Lecture Hours, 32 Lab Hours Prerequisite(s): MATH 1333 with a grade of “C” or better or high school physics or instructor permission Corequisite(s): None Offered: Fall, Spring