2026-27 Virginia Western Academic Catalog and Student Handbook 
    
    May 24, 2026  
2026-27 Virginia Western Academic Catalog and Student Handbook


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PHY 201* - General College Physics I

(4 CR)
Prerequisite(s): MTH 161*  or MTH 167*  with a grade of “C” or better.

Course Type: Passport Transfer Class  

Description: Covers classical mechanics and thermodynamics. Includes kinematics, Newton’s laws of motion, work, energy, momentum, rotational kinematics, dynamic and static equilibrium, elasticity, gravitation, fluids, simple harmonic motion, calorimetry, ideal gas law, and the laws of thermodynamics. Part I of II. This is a UCGS and Passport Course.  Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.



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