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Richard Bland College

PHYS201: University Physics

University Physics is a vector calculus-based introductory physics course for engineering and physical science majors. Topics covered in PHYS 201 include kinematics, Newton's laws, energy and momentum conservation, and rotational motion. Topics covered in PHYS 202 include thermodynamics, electricity and magnetism. Special emphasis is placed on developing problem solving skills using multiple representations. Extensive use is made of microcomputer-based laboratories. Students taking PHYS 201-PHYS 202 cannot receive credit for PHYS 101-PHYS 102.

Overview
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Delivery Method
Online
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Delivery Method
Campus
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Delivery Method
Hybrid
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Credits
4.0
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Department
Natural Science and Mathematics
Course Notes
Continuous course; three hours lecture; one hour laboratory. UCGS approved course, 2021.
Learning Outcomes
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  • Understand","describe","and apply the basic concepts and principles of classical mechanics.
  • Solve physics problems that involve motion and forces in one and two dimensions.
  • Analyze and solve physics problems that involve the application of conservation principles.
  • Apply the tolls of differential and integral calculus to proofs","derivations","and problems in physics.
  • Conduct careful experiments","collect and analyze data","and draw scientific conclusions from laboratory activities.
  • Cultivate their own physical intuition about situations involving motion and develop an understanding of what it means “to think like a physicist.”
  • Describe the historical development of physical science leading up to the so-called “Scientific Revolution","” and identify the contributions of major historical scientists to the development of classical physics.


Where Will This Course Transfer?
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Institution Identifier Name Notes Level
Central Virginia Community CollegePHY241University Physics I2-Year
J Sargeant Reynolds Community CollegePHY241University Physics I2-Year
Southwest Virginia Community College PHY241University Physics I2-Year
Virginia Highlands Community CollegePHY241University Physics I2-Year
Longwood University PHYS2XXPhysics Elective4-Year
Radford UniversityPHYS221Physics4-Year
Norfolk State UniversityPHY160University Physics I4-Year
Norfolk State UniversityPHY160LUniversity Physics Laboratory I4-Year
William & MaryPHYS101PGeneral Physics I4-Year
William & MaryPHYS101LGeneral Physics-Lab4-Year
Old Dominion UniversityPHYS231NUNIVERSITY PHYSICS I4-Year
University of Mary WashingtonPHYS105University Physics, w/Lab4-Year
Virginia Commonwealth UniversityPHYS207UNIVERSITY PHYSICS IStudents will earn the same number of semester hours (credits) as the class they completed.4-Year
Emory & Henry CollegePHYS201General Physics I4-Year
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