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2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
 
  Jul 19, 2026
 
2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
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PHYS 0174 - BASIC PHYSICS FOR SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING 1


Minimum Credits: 4
Maximum Credits: 4
This is the first part of a two-term sequence (Physics 0174, 0175) that introduces students to the basic principles of physics. The course covers mechanics and waves. Students planning to major in physics are encouraged to take the equivalent honors course (Physics 0475).
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Lecture
Grade Component: Letter Grade
Course Requirements: CREQ: MATH 0220 or 0235
Course Attributes: DSAS Natural Science General Ed. Requirement, DSAS Natural Science General Ed. Requirement, SCI Polymathic Contexts: Science NonSeq.GE. Req., SCI Polymathic Contexts: Science NonSeq.GE. Req., SCI Polymathic Contexts: Science Seq.GE. Req., SCI Polymathic Contexts: Science Seq.GE. Req.


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