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    Dec 05, 2025  
American University Catalog 2025-2026 
    
American University Catalog 2025-2026

PHYS-110 Principles of Physics I (4)


The first course in a calculus-based, two-semester sequence in general physics, including weekly laboratory. Includes the study of motion and forces, Newton’s Laws, momentum, energy, gravitation, fluids, properties of matter, and thermodynamics. AU Core Habits of Mind: Natural-Scientific Inquiry. Prerequisite/Concurrent: MATH-221 . Note: PHYS-110/PHYS-210  generally satisfy requirements of medical and dental schools.