PH 101 is our first non-calculus introduction to physics, and is aimed at students who desire (or require) a good working physics background, but will not necessarily continue into upper-level physics courses. In PH101, we aim first to provide you with the fundamental physics background to understand the world in motion around you, and then use that background to delve into momentum, energy, oscillations, thermal processes, fluid mechanics, and more. Classical mechanics also provides a basis for the study of most “modern” subjects in physics, including quantum mechanics, general relativity, astrophysics, and elementary particle physics to name a few. Next offered: every semester, including summerĭescription and course material: How do we describe the motion of objects around us, and the forces that act on them? How do cars stay on those steep turns at Talladega? Why do the planets have the orbits they do? Did you know that a shell casing hits the ground at the same time the bullet does? These sorts of questions and more are the domain of classical mechanics, which describes everything from projectiles to machinery to spacecraft, stars, and planets amazingly well. PH 496: Independent Study II PH 101: General Physics I (4 hours) PH 482: Special Topics in Physics – Relativity PH 126: Honors General Physics w/Calculus II PH 125: Honors General Physics w/Calculus I Department of Physics and Astronomy Department of Physics and Astronomy Toggle navigation

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