PHYS2110

PHYS 2110 is a 4 credit hour course that gives a rigorous introduction to the foundations of classical mechanics, the fundamental concepts of the motion of classical objects within the broad context of all fundamental scientific disciplines. In addition, basic concepts of thermodynamics and fluid dynamics are discussed as these are crucial applications of classical mechanics for Chemistry and Biology. This course is mathematically rigorous, calculus based and it is specifically aimed for students within the University of Utah’s Integrated Science Core Curriculum study track. While the content covered by this course is similar to PHYS2210, this course has a specific focus on applications in Chemistry and Biology. The course will allow for little to no time to revisit mathematical methods that are prerequisites, including mathematical methods that are prerequisites of MATH1210 such as elementary algebra and trigonometry.