Dec 05, 2025  
University Catalog 2025-2026 
    
University Catalog 2025-2026
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PHYS 1100 - Physics for the Life Sciences I

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This course is repeatable: No
Total # of units allowed for credit: 4
Max times this course can be taken for credit: 1
Max # of units may be repeated: 0

Course Description: Fundamental treatment of physics without the use of calculus.  Topics include the mechanics of particles and rigid bodies, gravity, simple harmonic motion, waves, sound, fluids, thermal physics, and kinetic theory.
Credit Hours Per Week: 3 lecture hour(s) 3 laboratory hour(s)

Grading: ABCDF
Mode of Delivery: Face to Face
Campus: Main Campus
Cross-Listing and/or Equivalent Course(s): None
Prerequisite(s): MATH 1040  or MATH 1083  or MATH 1085  
Needs Permission to Enroll: No
GE until Summer 2025: Block B1 - Physical Science*
GE effective Fall 2025: Area 5A - Physical Science & Area 5C - Laboratory
* GE designation is restricted to specific major  
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