Feb 27, 2026  
2026-2027 Undergraduate Bulletin 
    
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2026-2027 Undergraduate Bulletin
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PHYS 101 - Introduction to the Physical Sciences

Credits: 3

Lectures and demonstrations of physics at a primarily conceptual level. Basic problem solving and the scientific method are introduced. Topics covered include Newton’s Laws, energy, momentum, light, electricity, magnetism, thermodynamics, fluids, and selected topics from modern physics.

USI Core 39: Ways of Knowing-Scientific and Mathematical Inquiry; Natural Science (BA and BS)

Lecture-Lab (ex: 3-1 means 3 hrs lecture and 1 hr lab): (3-0)
This course is part of the Core Transfer Library (CTL)
This course meets the Indiana College Core (ICC)
Term(s) Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer


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