PHYC201 - Mechanics and Waves

This is the first course of a three-semester, calculus level sequence of physics courses designed for engineering, physics, mathematics, and science majors. The course assumes no previous physics study, but makes extensive use of algebra, trigonometry, geometry, and calculus. Topics include linear and rotational kinematics and dynamics, energy and energy conservation, linear and angular momentum and their conservation laws, fluid dynamics, and gravitation, and wave motion. (C-ID PHYS 205, C-ID PHYS 200S (with PHYC 202, 203)) (CSU/UC) (AA/AS-5, Cal-GETC-5A,5C) Prerequisite: C grade or higher or Pass in MATH 180 or equivalent