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2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog (Edited Version) 
    
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PHYS 121 - Fundamentals of Physics I

4 Credit(s)

This is the first course in a two-semester non-calculus introductory physics sequence. This sequence is designed for pre-physical therapy students who do not intend to major in science or engineering. Students are expected to be familiar with basic algebra, geometry, and trigonometry but need no background in calculus. Topics include mechanics, fluids, and thermodynamics. Students cannot claim credit for both the PHYS 121-PHYS 122  and PHYS 141 -PHYS 142  sequences.
3 hours lecture. 1 hour recitation.
Prerequisite(s): MATH 117  or a mathematics assessment score of level 3 or higher on the Mathematics Assessment.Corequisite(s): PHYS 143 .


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