PHYS 1115 - General Physics I
Course Description
Classical mechanics, heat, and electromagnetism. A calculus-based presentation of basic physical principles for students interested in the sciences or mathematics.
Course Objectives
This course is the first half of a calculus-based survey of basic physics. We will be covering mechanics—the basic study of how things move—including kinematics, forces, energy, and rotation. The level is aimed at beginning physics majors, engineers, and pre-meds.
Course Materials
Textbook: Fundamentals of Physics, 9ed (ninth edition). Halliday, Resnick, Walker.
ISBN: 9780470556535
Textbook: OpenStax University Physics https://openstax.org/details/books/university-physics-volume-1
Dates:
Summer A: May 27 – Jul 2, 2025
Summer B: Jul 14 – Aug 15, 2025
Department: Physics
Course: PHYS 1115
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisites:
Mathematics 1149R or equivalent
Satisfies:
NS Natural Sciences requirement
QR Quantitative Reasoning requirement
IB Math requirement
IID Laboratory Science requirement
(when taken with corresponding lab course PHYS 1115L)
The above requirements are from the Randolph College general education program. Check with your home institution to see if this course fulfills your requirements.
Tuition & Fees:
$1,125 tuition
$32.50 ExpertTA subscription
Textbooks and other course materials can be purchased separately from the source of your choosing.