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Oct 23, 2026
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PHYS 1327 - College Physics I
Credits: 6
Catalog Description
This is the first semester of a two-semester sequence of introductory physics for students with any major. This course uses a calculus-based mathematical representation. This course also meets requirements for students majoring in engineering, mathematics, and computer science. Topics include kinematics, Newton’s laws of motion, energy, momentum, rotational motion, fluids, gravitation, oscillations and waves, and thermodynamics.
Prerequisite(s) (must have a grade of C or better): MATH 1400 or concurrent enrollment
Recommended Skills, Abilities, or Coursework: Successful completion of MATH 1400
Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC) Goal Area(s) fulfilled: Goal 03: Natural Sciences
Additional fee to student: No
Learner Outcomes
- Demonstrate the ability to solve computational and conceptual problems in the following areas:
- Kinematics
- Forces and Newton’s laws
- Conservation principles
- Rotational motion
- Oscillations
- Waves
- Thermodynamics
- Demonstrate the following skills as they relate to labs in the major areas of course content:
- Collect data using equipment - especially computer interfaced probes
- Record and organize data
- Estimate and propagate uncertainties in calculations
- Analyze data
- Interpret results of experiments
- Individually and/or collaboratively prepare laboratory results with proper English
- Work effectively and cooperatively in a group setting
Major Areas of Course Content
- 1 and 2 dimensional kinematics
- Forces and Newton’s laws
- Energy, momentum, and conservation principles
- Rotational motion and torque
- Gravitation
- Fluids
- Oscillations
- Waves
- Thermodynamics
Credit for Prior Learning Options
No credit for prior learning option is available for this course.
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