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2026-2027 Binghamton University Academic Guide 
    
2026-2027 Binghamton University Academic Guide

PHYS 131 - Gen. Physics I(Calculus Based)




A calculus based introduction to the basic concepts underlying physical phenomena, including kinematics, dynamics, energy, momentum, forces found in nature, rotational motion, angular momentum, simple harmonic motion, fluids, thermodynamics and kinetic theory. Lectures, discussion, demonstration, and laboratory. Pre or Co-requisites: high school trigonometry and algebra; AP calculus or MATH 224/225. Offered spring semester. 4 credits.