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General Education

The following is fulfilled by this course:

  • Natural Sciences (and Scientific Reasoning)
Additional Information
Status: Active
SUNY ID: 139200
Full Title: Calculus Bsd Physics & Mechan
Level: Lower Division (UG)
CIP: 4008 Physics

PHY 171 | Calculus Bsd Physics & Mechan

4 credits

The first of four calculus based, general physics courses supporting the customary baccalaureate science or engineering degree requirement. The subjects covered in PHY 171 are centered on mechanical phenomena. Topics include measurement and estimation, the description of motion, vectors and vector algebra, Newton's Laws of Motion, energy, momentum, rotational motion, static equilibrium, elasticity, and harmonic motion. (Usually offered Fall and Spring semesters.)Pre-requisites that can be met concurrently: MAT 120 Co-requisites: PHY 171LMeets SUNY General Education requirement for Natural Sciences (NS)