General Physics

PHYS-1050

A one semester calculus-based overview of physics fundamentals with an emphasis on applications. Mechanics, including equilibrium and statics, fluids, oscillations, and waves. Basics of thermodynamics and heat flow. Electrical circuits. Electromagnetic radiation and optics. Recommended for all students who intend to take only one semester of physics. Credit cannot be obtained for both PHYS 1050 and PHYS 1100 . Â

4 credits Introductory Level Course
Prereqs:
none

Past Term Data

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2023
General Physics (4c)
  • Julian S. Georg
Seats Taken: 99/105
2022
General Physics (4c)
  • Julian S. Georg
Seats Taken: 91/105
2021
General Physics (4c)
  • Julian S. Georg
  • Vincent Meunier
Seats Taken: 98/150
2020
General Physics (4c)
  • Julian S. Georg
Seats Taken: 70/105
2019
General Physics (4c)
  • Julian S. Georg
Seats Taken: 98/105
2018
General Physics (4c)
  • John Schroeder
Seats Taken: 46/80
2017
General Physics (4c)
  • Kim Michelle Lewis
Seats Taken: 77/80
2016
General Physics (4c)
  • Kim Michelle Lewis
Seats Taken: 55/70
2015
General Physics (4c)
  • Christian M. Wetzel
Seats Taken: 57/70
2014
General Physics (4c)
  • Christian M. Wetzel
Seats Taken: 53/70
2013
General Physics (4c)
  • John Schroeder
Seats Taken: 68/110
2012
General Physics (4c)
  • John Schroeder
Seats Taken: 57/110
2011
General Physics (4c)
  • John Schroeder
Seats Taken: 55/110
2010
General Physics (4c)
  • John Schroeder
Seats Taken: 71/110
2009
Physical Princ Of Design (4c)
  • John Schroeder
Seats Taken: 55/70
2008
Physical Princ Of Design (4c)
  • John Schroeder
Seats Taken: 52/85
2007