SCP 231 General Physics I Honors

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Eppich, Helmut. Inferno. ©.2000 LaGuardia Community College. Photo by Dina Pizzarello.©2020.

Course content (honors)


Homework and Assignments

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SCP 231 MyOpenMath Homework Questions PDF

Free E-Textbook 

University Physics,” volume 1 is required. It is free to read online and download (PDF, Kindle). (Book URL: https://openstax.org/details/books/university-physics-volume-1)

Samuel J. Ling, William Moebs, and Jeff Sanny (2016). University Physics Volume 1. Houston, Texas : OpenStax. Creative Commons Attribution License 4.0.

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Textbook problem solutions

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Lab Handouts, Manuals and Safety

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Syllabus

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Fall 2021 SCP 231 Syllabus (to be added)

Course Description

This is the first part of a two-part calculus-based physics sequence intended for students majoring in science, computer science or engineering. Topics covered include vectors, Newton’s laws, equilibrium, rectilinear motion, 2- dimensional motion, gravitation, Kepler’s laws, work and the work-energy theorem, rotational motion, simple harmonic motion, fluids and heat. Laboratory exercises will use computers in conjunction with traditional equipment for problem solving, data collection, and analysis. Fulfills “Pathways: Flexible Core-Scientific World”. Prerequisites: ENA/ENG101, MAT2016. 4 credits; 6 hours (3 lecture, 3 lab)

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Physics and Astronomy Open Educational Resources

  • Physics and Astronomy OER
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