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Brightpoint Community College

PHY201: General College Physics I

Covers classical mechanics and thermodynamics. Includes kinematics, Newton's laws of motion, work, energy, momentum, rotational kinematics, dynamic and static equilibrium, elasticity, gravitation, fluids, simple harmonic motion, calorimetry, ideal gas law, and the laws of thermodynamics. Part I of II. This is a UCGS transfer course.

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UCGS
UCGS Block IV-Natural Science
The Uniform Certificate of General Studies (UCGS) is a 30-credit hour program where all courses shall be transf...see moreThe Uniform Certificate of General Studies (UCGS) is a 30-credit hour program where all courses shall be transferable and satisfy a lower-division general education requirement at any public institution of higher education. UCGS courses may satisfy a general education requirement without having a specific course equivalent at the receiving institution.
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Credits
4.0
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Department
Physics
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