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Richard Jeffrey Wilkes
PHYS 115
Seattle Campus

General Physics

Basic principles of physics presented without use of calculus. Suitable for students majoring in technically oriented fields other than engineering or the physical sciences. Heat and electromagnetism. Credit is not given for both PHYS 115 and PHYS 122. Prerequisite: PHYS 114 or PHYS 121; recommended: concurrent registration in PHYS 118. Offered: AWSpS.

Class description

Fluids, heat, electricity and magnetism

Student learning goals

General method of instruction

lectures, demonstrations

Recommended preparation

Class assignments and grading

see course home page for info on grading.

The information above is intended to be helpful in choosing courses. Because the instructor may further develop his/her plans for this course, its characteristics are subject to change without notice. In most cases, the official course syllabus will be distributed on the first day of class.

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Last Update by Richard Jeffrey Wilkes
Date: 03/04/2013