General Physics I Lab

This is the first course in a two-semester introduction to algebra-based physics. The material in this course will be oriented around fundamental concepts and principles, which are especially powerful for successfully explaining nature’s behavior. The course will look into the study of mechanics, vibrations, wave motion, and heat. Topics will include the following: one- and two-dimensional motion, vectors, work and energy, momentum and collisions, circular motion, rotational equilibrium and dynamics, solids and fluids, vibration and waves, heat, and sound. Mathematical techniques used in the course include algebra, geometry, and trigonometry, but not calculus. Activities will include problem solving and student-conducted laboratory experiments.
Lab fee required.