PHYS 135 - Physics for Scientists and Engineers I

Units: 4 ; G.E./G.R. Area: B1, B3
A calculus-based introduction to Newtonian mechanics that emphasizes both conceptual understanding and the ability to solve quantitative problems. Topics of study include kinematics, Newton’s laws, conservation of momentum and energy, rotational motion, gravitation, oscillations, and fluids. Lecture Units: 3; Lab Units: 1

Co-requisites: MATH 130.
Equivalent Quarter Course: PHYS 1001. Also, the three semester sequence PHYS 135 and PHYS 136 and PHYS 137 is equivalent to the four quarter sequence PHYS 1001 and PHYS 1002 and PHYS 1003 and PHYS 2004.
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