A nonmathematical general education course for nonscience majors. Recommended for those who have not had high school physics and are continuing in Physics 108 or 207. A sequence of courses designed for majors such as engineering, physics, and chemistry. 108A. General Physics. This course presents the basic laws and concepts of mechanics, heat, sound, and the properties of matter.
Coursework emphasizes problem solving and laboratory investigations.
A presentation of the basic laws and concepts in electricity and magnetism including simple AC and DC circuits, light and its geometrical and physical properties, and atomic and nuclear physics. An introduction to the development and manifestation of the basic physical laws, the process of scientific inquiry and discovery, and the relationship and responsibilities of science to society. 207A. Mechanics and Properties of Matter. Math 124 may be taken concurrently. This course develops the physical laws, concepts, and mathematical tools needed to describe motion and the action of forces.