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General Physics 1

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Course Description

10-806-154 GENERAL PHYSICS 1 ...applications/theory of basic physics principles: problem-solving, laboratory investigation, and applications including unit conversion and analysis, vectors, translational and rotational kinematics/dynamics, heat/temperature, and harmonic motion and waves. (Prereq: 2.6 GPA & Alg 2 or equiv w/C or better; OR Next Gen Rdg score greater/equal to 263, Arith greater/equal to 250, & QRAS greater/equal to 250; OR ACT Reading greater/equal to 17 & Math greater/equal to 24; OR Coll Tech Math 1A OR Int Alg w/C or better)

Course Typically Offered

  • Fall
  • Spring

Most NWTC classes are offered in 8-week sessions. Learn more about how our class schedule can help you succeed.

What will I learn?

  1. Solve problems involving dimensional unit analysis
  2. Perform vector analysis
  3. Apply the laws of particle kinematics
  4. Apply the laws of particle dynamics
  5. Solve problems using concepts of work, energy, and power
  6. Solve problems based on concepts of impulse and momentum
  7. Apply the laws of rotational mechanics
  8. Solve problems involving properties of fluids
  9. Solve problems involving heat and temperature.
  10. Solve problems involving simple harmonic motion and waves

Class list

3 classes found

  • Class Number: SCIENCE1 10806154-1 - General Physics 1

    Location:
    1301
    Date:
    -
    Delivery:
    In-Person
    Term:
    2025 Fall
    In-Person
    -

  • Class Number: SCIENCE1 10806154-4 - General Physics 1

    Location:
    1301
    Date:
    -
    Delivery:
    In-Person
    Term:
    2025 Fall
    In-Person
    -

  • Class Number: SCIENCE1 10806154-3 - General Physics 1

    Location:
    1301
    Date:
    -
    Delivery:
    In-Person
    Term:
    2025 Fall
    In-Person
    -