PHY 203 General Physics I

6 hours: 2 hours lecture, 1 hour recitation, 3 hours laboratory 

This is the first semester of a two-semester introductory course sequence, which is designed to provide the student with a general knowledge of the principles, concepts and theories of classical and modern physics. This calculus-based course is designed for students with a science or engineering background and for Forensic Science majors. The topics covered this semester will pertain to geometric optics, mechanics, and heat and thermodynamics.