Apr 15, 2026  
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog

PHYS 115: General Physics I


(1 Unit)
Prerequisite: High school algebra. First-year students need permission of instructor.
First semester of an algebra-based survey of general physics in the life science context. Topics include kinematics, dynamics, fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, wave motion, and sound. Includes analytical, historical, philosophical, and biological aspects. Studio format. Course is equivalent to a traditional lecture and laboratory course. Staff.