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Physics 104 Fundamentals of MechanicsI with Laboratory

PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A 6 WEEK COURSE June 22 - July 31.

Changgeng Du, Visiting Assistant Professor of Physics
This course is a systematic introduction to Newtonian mechanics, which governs the motion of objects ranging from biological cells to galaxies. Primary concepts such as mass, force, energy, and momentum are introduced and discussed in depth. We will place emphasis on the conceptual framework and on using fundamental principles to analyze the everyday world. Topics include: Newton's Laws, conservation of energy, conservation of momentum, rotations, waves, and fluids. Concepts from calculus will be developed and used as needed. Laboratories introduce experimental approaches to these topics. Students with a strong background in math or previous experience in physics should consider 107. May not be taken in addition to 107. Not to be counted toward the minimum major.

Corequisite: Mathematics at the level of MATH 115 or higher.
Credit: 1.25
Course Fee: $2,500

Lecture: M,T,W,TH,F 10:00 - 11:30 in Science Center E211
Lab: T,TH 1:00 - 4:00 in Science Center E311

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