PHY 131 - Physics for Scientists and Engineers I, 4 credit hours

Prerequisite(s): Four years of high school mathematics, including trigonometry, or MTH 140.
Corequisite(s): Except by permission of the instructor, PHY 151 is to be taken concurrently with PHY 131 and PHY 152 to be taken concurrently with PHY 132.
A two-semester sequence covering the standard physics topics expected for a major in physics, chemistry, pre-med, or pre-engineering. Concepts are presented primarily in lecture demonstration form, but in a sufficiently small class setting that allows for student questions. The course emphasizes qualitative and quantitative problem solving skills. PHY 131 emphasizes mechanics and heat while PHY 132 delves into electricity, magnetism, light, and optics. Students may not take both PHY 131 and PHY 145 or both PHY 132 and PHY 146 for credit.