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PHYS 0108

The Physics of Motion

The Physics of Motion
This calculus-based course examines fundamental topics in motion and mechanics, including inertia, force, Newton's laws of motion, work, energy, linear momentum, collisions, gravitation, rotational motion, torque, and angular momentum, emphasizing applications in physics, engineering, the life sciences, and everyday life. Laboratory explorations of topics covered in lecture will build students’ physical intuition and problem-solving skills. Students who have taken a high-school course in physics should consider enrolling in PHYS 0109. (MATH 0121 concurrent or prior; students may not receive credit for both PHYS 0108 and PHYS 0109) 3 hrs. lect/3 hrs. lab.
Subject:
Physics
Department:
Physics
Division:
Natural Sciences
Requirements Fulfilled:
DED SCI
Equivalent Courses:
PHYS 0109

Sections

Spring 2025

PHYS0108A-S25 Lecture (Watson)
PHYS0108X-S25 Lab (Watson)
PHYS0108Y-S25 Lab (Watson)
PHYS0108Z-S25 Lab (Watson)

Fall 2024

PHYS0108A-F24 Lecture (Goodsell)
PHYS0108W-F24 Lab (Findlay, Goodsell)
PHYS0108X-F24 Lab (Findlay, Goodsell)
PHYS0108Y-F24 Lab (Findlay, Goodsell)
PHYS0108Z-F24 Lab (Findlay, Goodsell)

Spring 2024

PHYS0108A-S24 Lecture (Watson)
PHYS0108X-S24 Lab (Findlay, Watson)
PHYS0108Y-S24 Lab (Watson)
PHYS0108Z-S24 Lab (Findlay)

Fall 2023

PHYS0108A-F23 Lecture (Hess)
PHYS0108W-F23 Lab (Findlay)
PHYS0108X-F23 Lab (Findlay)
PHYS0108Y-F23 Lab (Findlay)
PHYS0108Z-F23 Lab (Findlay)