PHY/101
Fundamentals of Physics

Course level: Undergraduate

PHY/101
General Education
Fundamentals of Physics

Online

Format

5 weeks

Course length

$398

Cost per credit

3 credits

Total credits

$170

Resources and fees

$1,364

Estimated course cost

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This course is designed to introduce physics at an entry level by examining the principal laws of physics leading to a conceptual understanding of how these principles relate to everyday life. The topics in this course include Newton's laws, properties of matter, heat and thermodynamics. Students will apply these principles using practical examples, facilitated discussions, and experiments.

Prerequisites

None

Required materials

The materials required for this course are covered in your resource fees.

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