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2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog

PHY 160 Engineering Physics: Mechanics

Fall/Spring

A calculus‐based Physics course in mechanics for engineering and science majors. The use of vectors is emphasized throughout this course. Topics include linear motion, vectors, projectile motion, Newton’s Laws, friction, conservation of energy, conservation of momentum, collisions, moment of inertia, and rotational motion.  Prerequisite: MAT 171  with a grade of 2.0 or higher.

5 credit hours