PHYS140
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PHYS140 - Introductory Mechanics
Course Description
An introductory course in calculus-based Newtonian mechanics; introduces freshman-level students to the statics and dynamics of point particles, rigid bodies, and fluids. Topics include vector algebra, projectile and circular motion, Newton's Laws, conservation of energy, collisions and conservation of momentum, rotational dynamics and conservation of angular momentum, statics, harmonic oscillators and pendulums, gravitation and Kepler's Laws, fluid statics and dynamics.
Min Units
3
Max Units
3
Repeatable for Credit
No
Grading Basis
GRD - Regular Grades A, B, C, D, E
Career
Undergraduate
Course Attributes
SPEX - SPEXCR (Special Exam Credit Only)
Enrollment Requirements
016140
Course Requisites
PHYS 140 is equivalent to lecture portion of PHYS 141 or 161H. If you need both lecture and lab please take PHYS 141.
Component
Discussion
Optional Component
No
Component
Lecture
Optional Component
No