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2017-2018 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

PHYS 131 - Introductory Physics I

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An introduction to mechanics and thermodynamics with laboratory, for students not interested in studies leading to a degree in Physics, Chemistry or Engineering. Prerequisite: MATH 167 or 191 or equivalent. Fall and Spring.