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PHYS 118 Basic Physics Units: 6.00
An algebra-based course dealing with basic Physics concepts, including dynamics, fluids, waves, electromagnetism, and basic optics. Emphasis is placed on the development of problem-solving skills through the use of Mastery based course delivery.
NOTE Only offered online. Consult Arts and Science Online.
NOTE Only offered online. Consult Arts and Science Online.
Learning Hours: 228 (132 Online Activity, 96 Private Study)
Requirements: Prerequisite None.
Recommended 4U Physics.
Exclusion PHYS 104/6.0; PHYS 106/6.0; PHYS 115/3.0; PHYS 116/3.0; PHYS 117/6.0.
Course Equivalencies: PHYS 118/118B
Offering Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Science
Course Learning Outcomes:
- Students will apply nature's basic laws describing forces and motion, energy and momentum, and the conservation rules that constrain these laws to real world applications.
- Students will be able to analyze the information contained in various problem scenarios within the context of recognizable physics laws and utilize systematic problem-solving strategies to solve for unknown quantities.
- Students will be able to identify and interpret the laws of nature as summarized by the fundamental concepts that constitute the foundations of classical physics.