PHYS 125 - Principles of Physics I

Units: 4 ; G.E./G.R. Area: B1, B3
An algebra-based introduction to the way one can describe the physical world, including motion, the causes of motion as well as other fundamental principles of nature. Major topics covered include kinematics, Newton’s laws, conservation laws, thermodynamics, fluids and oscillations. Lecture Units: 3; Lab Units: 1

Prerequisites: Satisfactory score of 78 or higher on Math Proficiency Assessment or MATH 120.
Co-requisites: MATH 120.
Equivalent Quarter Course: The two semester sequence PHYS 125 and PHYS 126 is equivalent to the three quarter sequence PHYS 2701 and PHYS 2702 and 2703.
Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
Grading: A-F or CR/NC (student choice).
G.E./G.R. Area Satisfied: B1 - Lower Division Physical Science, B3 - Lower Division Laboratory Activity