The first part of a two-semester course providing a survey of the principles of physics. Calculus-based course for students planning study in medicine or the life sciences. Topics include: kinematics, dynamics, systems of particles, conservation laws, statics, gravitation, fluids, oscillations, mechanical waves, sound, thermal physics, and the laws of thermodynamics. Students must enroll in a lecture (Physics 53L) and a lab/recitation (Physics 53L9,R) section in order to receive credit for the course. Students planning to major in physics should enroll in Physics 41L, 42L in their freshman year. Closed to students having credit for Physics 41L, 51L, 61L or 63L.

Prerequisites

For students entering the natural sciences. Students entering Engineering should enroll in Physics 61L.r to enroll in PHY 54L.

Webpages

Fall 2005 Course Site on Blackboard at Duke

Fall 2002

Contact

Prospective students can get more information from the Director of Undergraduate Studies or the Director of Graduate Studies.

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