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2012-2014 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
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2012-2014 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

PH 1700 - Physics Concepts and Connections I

(3)
Fall semester

An introduction to the study of physics with a conceptual concentration on Newtonian mechanics, the physics of fluids, and waves and sound through inquiry, discussion, demonstration, and hands-on activities. Emphasis will be placed on conceptual understanding and the applicability of physics to the students’ major area of study and career interests. Physics topics that relate to the health and therapy fields will be stressed. Students will be expected to demonstrate conceptual and applied understanding of physics principles through class discourse, written assessment, and the design of projects utilizing physics principles in an application to an area of students’ career interests.

Recommended: MT 0100  or equivalent.
Corequisite: PH 1710 .
(SCI Lecture & Lab combined)