PHYS 181 - General Physics 1

Credits: 4
Lecture Contact Hours: 4
Lab Contact Hours: 2
Description: This first semester course in general physics is designed for pre-professional students. Using algebra and trigonometry, the traditional topics of mechanics, fluids, energy, heat and sound are explored through lecture demonstrations, interactive activities and laboratory work. This course is not for engineering students or physics majors.

Prerequisites: MATH 113 or higher.
Corequisites: None.
Recommended: PHYS 123 or one year of high school physics.

Course Category: Liberal Arts | Science with Lab
This course counts toward Schoolcraft’s General Education Requirements.
This course counts toward a Michigan Transfer Agreement General Education Requirement.

This Course is Typically Offered: Fall, Winter
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