Fall 2020 COVID-19 Impacted
CRN: 40146
PHYS 1130 - General Physics I

A general college physics course in the principles and practical application of mechanics, sound, and heat. Recommended for students in curricula other than science and students desiring a non-calculus course in physics. Many schools of engineering will not accept PHYS 1130 for transfer credit. This course satisfies WMU Essential Studies Level 2: Exploration and Discovery – Scientific Literacy with Lab Category. A student can receive credit for only one of the following courses: PHYS 1130 or PHYS 2050.

Additional Information

Campus: Online Education
Schedule Type: Lecture
Instructional Method: Online Semester
Attribute: Area VI:Natural Science w/ Lab           Increase Foundatn Knowldge SLO           Scientific Literacy with a Lab           Scientific Literacy SLO

Course Fees:
Physics Class Fee $2.00 Flat Fee
Prerequisites and Restrictions:
MATH 1110 Min grade = C or
MATH 1180 Min grade = C or
MATH 1220 Min grade = C or
MATH 1230 Min grade = C or
MATH 1700 Min grade = C or
MATH 1710 Min grade = C or
MATH 2000 Min grade = C or
ACT Math Test Score at least 25 or
SAT Mathematics Test Score at least 580

Instructor(s): Paulius, Lisa M (Primary)
Tam, Chi Kin
Morrisey, Kyle E
Vaghefi Esfidani, Seyedeh Maryam

Required and recommended course materials, including cost.

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