Spring 2024
CRN: 11238
PHYS 2050 - University Physics I

This is the first in a sequence of three in calculus-based physics courses and deals with the laws of motion, work and energy. PHYS 2050 is intended for physics majors, engineering students, and future physics teachers. It is recommended for majors in other sciences. This course satisfies WMU Essential Studies Level 2: Exploration and Discovery – Scientific Literacy with Lab Category. A student can receive credit for only one of the following courses: PHYS 2050 or PHYS 1130.

Additional Information

Campus: Main
Schedule Type: Lecture
Instructional Method: Traditional
Attribute: Area VI:Natural Science w/ Lab           Increase Foundatn Knowldge SLO           Scientific Literacy with a Lab           Scientific Literacy SLO

Course Fees:
Physics Class Fee $5.00 Flat Fee
Prerequisites and Restrictions:
(MATH 1700  Minimum Grade of C  OR
 MATH 170   Minimum Grade of C  OR
 MATH 1220  Minimum Grade of C  OR
 MATH 122   Minimum Grade of C) AND

(MATH 1710  Minimum Grade of C with concurrency  OR
 MATH 171   Minimum Grade of C with concurrency  OR
 MATH 1230  Minimum Grade of C with concurrency  OR
 MATH 123   Minimum Grade of C with concurrency)
Corequisites:

Instructor(s): Pervin, Muslema (Primary)
Wong, Angus
Malanda, Clement
Gautam, Keshab
Abesekera, Uthpalawanna
Draucek, Braden

Required and recommended course materials, including cost.

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