PH 270 - College Physics I

Credit Hours: 3.0

An introductory course in general physics designed to meet the needs of liberal arts and allied health students. Emphasis placed on fundamental laws. Topics include vector analysis, linear and circular motion, Newtonian mechanics, conservation of energy and momentum, rigid body rotation, gravitation, thermal concepts, and gas laws.

Fulfills SUNY General Education – Natural Sciences.

Course Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

explain and demonstrate the laws of nature;
use mathematical techniques to analyze and solve problems;
demonstrate comprehensive understanding of qualitative questions;
use the basic laws of physics to model and explain physical systems.

read and apply knowledge to technical reports and data.

Prerequisites: MT 125 or higher
Concurrent Registration: PH 271
F/S (C, N, S)