PH 103 - General Physics I with Lab

Prerequisites: M 109 or M 127, or equivalent math competency. Corequisite: PH 103L - you must enroll in a section of PH 103L before you can enroll in PH 103 Primarily for life science majors with no calculus background. Basic concepts of classical physics: fundamental laws of mechanics, heat, electromagnetism, optics, and conservation principles. Introduction to modern physics: relativity and quantum theory; atomic, nuclear, and solid-state physics. Application of the physical principles to life sciences. Laboratory fee. 4 credits