PHY 274 - Calculus Based Physics: Heat and Thermodynamics

4 Cr.
Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lec., 3 Lab

The fourth of four calculus based, general physics courses supporting the customary baccalaureate science or engineering degree requirement. The subjects covered in PHY 274 are centered on thermodynamic and fluid phenomena. Topics include buoyancy, viscosity, aerodynamics, temperature, thermal expansion, the ideal gas law, kinetic theory, heat, calorimetry, the laws of thermodynamics, heat engines, refrigeration, entropy, heat flow, gravitation and the special theory of relativity.
Usually offered Spring semester
Pre-Requisites: PHY 171 and PHY 172
Co-Requisites: Prerequisite/Corequisite: MAT 222
General Education: Meets SUNY requirement for Natural Sciences (NS)

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PHY 274 - Calculus Based Physics: Heat and Thermodynamics