PHSCS 105

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General Physics 1

Physics and Astronomy College of Physical and Mathematical Sciences

Course Description

Applied physics course not requiring calculus. Mechanics, heat, wave motion, and sound.

When Taught

Fall, Winter, Spring

Min

3

Fixed/Max

3

Fixed

3

Fixed

0

Other Prerequisites

High school algebra and trigonometry.

Recommended

Concurrent enrollment in Phscs 107

Note

Also offered by BYU Independent Study; enroll anytime throughout year; one year to complete; additional tuition required; register at
https://is.byu.edu/catalog/PHSCS-105-M001.

Title

Newton's Laws

Learning Outcome

Solve problems and answer conceptual questions about kinematics and Newton's laws in both linear and rotational contexts.

Title

Energy and Momentum

Learning Outcome

Solve problems and answer conceptual questions about energy and momentum in both linear and rotational contexts.

Title

Fluids, Temperatures, and Heat

Learning Outcome

Solve problems and answer conceptual questions about static flowing fluids, heat capacity and transfer, ideal gases, laws of thermodynamics, and heat engines.

Title

Waves

Learning Outcome

Solve problems and answer conceptual questions about harmonic motion, waves, interference, and sound.