PHYS 2207

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PHYS 2207
Fundamentals of Physics I

Course information provided by the 2016-2017 Catalog.

PHYS 2207-PHYS 2208 is a two-semester introduction to physics, intended for students majoring in biological science, physical science, or mathematics. The course provides a rich exposure to the methods of physics and to the basic analytical and scientific communication skills required by all scientists. Lectures are illustrated with applications from the sciences, medicine, and everyday life. Labs highlight topics from the lectures and utilize computer-aided data acquisition and analysis. Recitation sections emphasize learning via cooperative problem-solving. The course covers mechanics, conservation laws, gravitation, fluids, oscillations and waves, acoustics and thermal physics. At the level of University Physics for the Physical and Life Sciences, Vol. I, by Kesten and Tauck.


Prerequisites/Corequisites Prerequisite: high school physics plus MATH 1110 or MATH 1106, or solid understanding of the basic concepts of introductory calculus.

Forbidden Overlaps Forbidden Overlap: Students may receive credit for only one course in the following group: EAS 1600, PHYS 1101, PHYS 1112, PHYS 1116, PHYS 2207.

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When Offered Fall.

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Syllabi: none

  •   Summer Special Session 1.  Choose one lecture and one laboratory.

  • 4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  1788 PHYS 2207   LEC 001

    • TBA Qatar
    • May 14 - Jun 8, 2017

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  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Taught in Qatar.

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  •  1789 PHYS 2207   LAB 401

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