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2024-2025 College Catalog 
    
2024-2025 College Catalog

PHYS 150 Physics I

The first of three calculus-based introductory physics courses supporting the customary baccalaureate science or engineering degree requirement. Topics included are introductory vector algebra and calculus, translational and rotational kinematics and dynamics, and energy and momentum conservation laws. The theory is accompanied by a comprehensive laboratory in which clarification of basic principles and accuracy of data taking are stressed. (Formerly entitled General Physics I.)
Pre- or co- requisite(s): MATH 180 Calculus I .
Lab fee will be required
Terms Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Offered Distance Learning: Yes
Liberal Arts and Sciences Designation: Science
SUNY General Education Designation(s): Mathematics (and Quantitative Reasoning), Natural Sciences (and Scientific Reasoning)
Credits: 4
Contact Hours:
Lecture: 3
Lab: 3