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PHY-151 University Physics I

First semester of a two-semester sequence suitable for transfer students pursuing degrees in engineering, computer science, physics, or professional programs which require calculus-based physics. Topics include motion in one and two dimensions, force laws, energy, momentum, conservation principles, gravity, rotational motion, static equilibrium, and fluids. PHY101 or high school physics with a C or better is strongly recommended. This course carries SUNY General Education Natural Sciences (and Scientific Reasoning) credit.

Credits

4

Prerequisite

MAT-271 with a grade of 'C' or better.

Lecture Contact Hours

3

Lab Contact Hours

2

Other Contact Hours

1

Department

  • Science & Technology

Grading Scheme

  • Letter

SUNY Gen Ed Credit

  • Yes

Course Learning Outcomes

  1. Apply Newton's laws of motion and the conservation laws in the study of mechanical systems.
  2. Make and analyze measurements of physical phenomena, applying the proper use of units, dimensions, statistics, uncertainty, graphing, and calculation.
  3. Apply arithmetic, algebraic, geometric, and Calculus principles to the analysis of mechanical physical systems.
  4. Connect physics to other sciences, the arts, and everyday life.