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PHYS 181 - Elements of Physics I

(4 credits)
Prerequisite: MATH 122; or placement into MATH 140 or higher
Corequisite: PHYS 181L

The language and methods of physics as illustrated in mechanics, heat and sound are studied. Applications of fundamental principles of physics to all branches of physical science are examined. Three hours of lecture and one two-hour laboratory period weekly. Offered fall, spring, summer. Additional fee required. (CNSL; CQUR)