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Rensselaer Catalog 2011-2012 
    
Rensselaer Catalog 2011-2012 [Archived Catalog]

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PHYS 1050 - General Physics


A one semester calculus-based overview of physics fundamentals with an emphasis on applications. Mechanics, including equilibrium and statics, fluids, oscillations, and waves. Basics of thermodynamics and heat flow. Electrical circuits. Electromagnetic radiation and optics. Recommended for all students who intend to take only one semester of physics.  Credit cannot be obtained for both Physics 1050 and Physics 1100.

 

Prerequisites/Corequisites: Corequisite: MATH 1010 or equivalent or permission of instructor.

When Offered: Spring term annually.



Credit Hours: 4



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