2025-2026 Catalog

PHY-161 Engineering Physics I: Mechanics

The beginning of a three-semester sequence for engineering, physics, architecture, and mathematics majors. With an emphasis on problem solving, this course covers classical mechanics, including particle kinematics, translational and rotational motion, the forces affecting motion, equilibrium, work and mechanical energy, impulse and momentum, and harmonic motion.

Credits

4

Prerequisite

MAT-151 or permisson of the instructor

Corequisite

Take PHY-161L

Course Types

SC