PHYS 107 - General Physics for the Life Sciences I, Lecture and Laboratory

Prerequisite, MATH 110, or MATH 115. Students learn to apply the core principles of calculus-based physics to everyday experiences, from sports and biomechanics to chemistry and biology. Students develop broadly applicable critical thinking, approximation, and problem-solving skills. Topics include measurements and units, error propagation, vectors, calculus-based kinematics (linear and rotational) and dynamics (Newton’s laws of motion), linear and angular momentum, energy and energy transfer (work), conservation laws (energy, linear and angular momentum), rigid body statics and elasticity with applications to biomechanics, and fluid mechanics with applications to the circulatory system. This course includes a lecture and a required laboratory component held at different times. Letter grade with Pass/No Pass option. (Offered every semester.) 4 credits