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PHYS 207. University Physics I. 5 Hours.

Semester course; 3 lecture, 1 recitation and 3 laboratory hours. 5 credits. Prerequisite: MATH 200 or permission of instructor. A vector- and calculus-based introduction to the fundamental concepts of mechanics, heat and wave motion.

Double major (B.S.) in engineering and physics

http://bulletin.vcu.edu/undergraduate/engineering/double-major-physics/

...and PHYS 490 ; and EGRB 427 counts as an upper-level physics elective.* PHYS 207...

Chemistry, Bachelor of Science (B.S.) with a concentration in chemical science

http://bulletin.vcu.edu/undergraduate/college-humanities-sciences/chemistry/chemistry-bs-concentration-chemical-science/

...reasoning) PHYS 207 & PHYS 208 University Physics I and University Physics II ( PHYS 207 satisfies...

Science, Bachelor of Science (B.S.) with a concentration in professional science

http://bulletin.vcu.edu/undergraduate/college-humanities-sciences/interdisciplinarydegreeprograminscience/science-bs-concentration-professional-science/

...or PHYS 202 General Physics II or PHYS 207 University Physics I or PHYS 208...

Chemistry, Bachelor of Science (B.S.) with a concentration in professional chemist

http://bulletin.vcu.edu/undergraduate/college-humanities-sciences/chemistry/chemistry-bs-concentration-professional-chemist/

...4 PHYS 207 & PHYS 208 University Physics I and University Physics II ( PHYS 207 satisfies...

Science, Bachelor of Science (B.S.) with a concentration in chemistry

http://bulletin.vcu.edu/undergraduate/college-humanities-sciences/interdisciplinarydegreeprograminscience/science-bs-concentration-chemistry/

...and Quantitative Analysis Laboratory 5 PHYS 201 or PHYS 207 General Physics I ( either satisfies...

Chemistry, Bachelor of Science (B.S.) with a concentration in biochemistry

http://bulletin.vcu.edu/undergraduate/college-humanities-sciences/chemistry/chemistry-bs-concentration-biochemistry/

...Practices and Perspectives Seminar 1 PHYS 201 or PHYS 207 General Physics I ( either satisfies...

Computer Engineering, Bachelor of Science (B.S.)

http://bulletin.vcu.edu/undergraduate/engineering/electrical-computer-engineering/computer-engineering-bs/

...for diversities in the human experience) 3 PHYS 207 University Physics I (satisfies general education...

Additional sources of academic credit

http://bulletin.vcu.edu/undergraduate/undergraduate-study/admission-university/additional-sources-of-credit/

...4,5 PHYS 208 5 Physics C - Mechanics 3,4,5 PHYS 207 5 Psychology...

Mathematical Sciences, Bachelor of Science (B.S.) with a concentration in mathematics

http://bulletin.vcu.edu/undergraduate/college-humanities-sciences/departmentofmathematicsandappliedmathematics/mathematical-sciences-bs-concentration-mathematics/

...logical reasoning) 4 PHYS 202 General Physics II 4 Sequence 4 PHYS 207 University Physics...

Mathematical Sciences, Bachelor of Science (B.S.) with a concentration in secondary teacher preparation

http://bulletin.vcu.edu/undergraduate/college-humanities-sciences/departmentofmathematicsandappliedmathematics/mathematical-sciences-bs-concentration-secondary-teacher-preparation/

...logical reasoning) 4 PHYS 202 General Physics II 4 Sequence 4 PHYS 207 University Physics...

Science, Bachelor of Science (B.S.) with a concentration in biology

http://bulletin.vcu.edu/undergraduate/college-humanities-sciences/interdisciplinarydegreeprograminscience/science-bs-concentration-biology/

...General Chemistry Laboratory II 4 PHYS 201 or PHYS 207 General Physics I ( satisfies general...

Mathematical Sciences, Bachelor of Science (B.S.) with a concentration in statistics

http://bulletin.vcu.edu/undergraduate/college-humanities-sciences/statistical-sciences-operations-research/mathematical-sciences-bs-concentration-statistics/

...logical reasoning) 4 PHYS 202 General Physics II 4 Sequence 4 PHYS 207 University Physics...

Chemistry, Bachelor of Science (B.S.) with a concentration in professional chemist with honors

http://bulletin.vcu.edu/undergraduate/college-humanities-sciences/chemistry/chemistry-bs-concentration-professional-chemist-honors/

...201 Calculus with Analytic Geometry II 4 PHYS 207 University Physics I ( satisfies general education...

Chemistry, Bachelor of Science (B.S.) with a concentration in chemical modeling

http://bulletin.vcu.edu/undergraduate/college-humanities-sciences/chemistry/chemistry-bs-concentrion-chemical-modeling/

...I 5 MATH 307 Multivariate Calculus 4 PHYS 207 University Physics I ( satisfies AOI for...

Science, Bachelor of Science (B.S.) with a concentration in physics

http://bulletin.vcu.edu/undergraduate/college-humanities-sciences/interdisciplinarydegreeprograminscience/science-bs-concentration-physics/

...200 Calculus with Analytic Geometry I 4 PHYS 207 University Physics I (satisfies general education...

Forensic Science, Bachelor of Science (B.S.) with a concentration in forensic biology

http://bulletin.vcu.edu/undergraduate/college-humanities-sciences/forensic-science/forensic-science-bs-concentration-forensic-biology/

...Scientific Crime Scene Investigation 3 PHYS 201 or PHYS 207 General Physics I ( either satisfies...

Forensic Science, Bachelor of Science (B.S.) with a concentration in forensic chemistry

http://bulletin.vcu.edu/undergraduate/college-humanities-sciences/forensic-science/forensic-science-bs-concentration-forensic-chemistry/

...Quantitative Analysis Laboratory 2 5 PHYS 201 or PHYS 207 General Physics I ( either satisfies...

Forensic Science, Bachelor of Science (B.S.) with a concentration in physical evidence

http://bulletin.vcu.edu/undergraduate/college-humanities-sciences/forensic-science/forensic-science-bs-concentration-physical-evidence/

...FRSC 365 Forensic Microscopy 3 PHYS 201 or PHYS 207 General Physics I ( either satisfies...

Biology, Bachelor of Science (B.S.)

http://bulletin.vcu.edu/undergraduate/college-humanities-sciences/biology/biology-bs/

...15 Junior year Fall semester PHYS 201 or PHYS 207 General Physics I ( either satisfies...

Mathematical Sciences, Bachelor of Science (B.S.) with a concentration in applied mathematics

http://bulletin.vcu.edu/undergraduate/college-humanities-sciences/departmentofmathematicsandappliedmathematics/mathematical-sciences-bs-concentration-applied-mathematics/

...General Chemistry Laboratory I - PHYS 201 General Physics I - PHYS 207 University Physics I - Open...

Mathematical Sciences, Bachelor of Science (B.S.) with a concentration in biomathematics

http://bulletin.vcu.edu/undergraduate/college-humanities-sciences/departmentofmathematicsandappliedmathematics/mathematical-sciences-bs-concentration-biomathematics/

...General Chemistry Laboratory I - PHYS 201 General Physics I - PHYS 207 University Physics I - Open...

Mathematical Sciences, Bachelor of Science (B.S.) with a concentration in general mathematical sciences

http://bulletin.vcu.edu/undergraduate/college-humanities-sciences/departmentofmathematicsandappliedmathematics/mathematical-sciences-bs-concentration-general-mathematics/

...General Chemistry Laboratory I - PHYS 201 General Physics I - PHYS 207 University Physics I - Open...

Health Sciences, Certificate in (Post-baccalaureate undergraduate certificate)

http://bulletin.vcu.edu/undergraduate/college-humanities-sciences/kinesiology-health-sciences/health-sciences-certificate/

...includes laboratory) 4 PHYS 202 General Physics II (includes laboratory) 4 PHYS 207 University Physics...

Mathematical Sciences, Bachelor of Science (B.S.) with a concentration in operations research

http://bulletin.vcu.edu/undergraduate/college-humanities-sciences/statistical-sciences-operations-research/mathematical-sciences-bs-concentration-operations-research/

...General Chemistry Laboratory I - PHYS 201 General Physics I - PHYS 207 University Physics I - Term...

Bioinformatics, Bachelor of Science (B.S.) with a concentration in biological/genomic sciences

http://bulletin.vcu.edu/undergraduate/vcu-life-sciences/center-study-biological-complexity/bioinformatics-bs-concentration-biological-genomic/

...200 Calculus with Analytic Geometry I 4 PHYS 207 University Physics I (either course satisfies...

Bioinformatics, Bachelor of Science (B.S.) with a concentration in computational sciences

http://bulletin.vcu.edu/undergraduate/vcu-life-sciences/center-study-biological-complexity/bioinformatics-bs-concentration-computational/

...200 Calculus with Analytic Geometry I 4 PHYS 207 University Physics I (either course satisfies...

Chemical and Life Science Engineering, Bachelor of Science (B.S.) with a concentration in life science engineering

http://bulletin.vcu.edu/undergraduate/engineering/chemical-life-science-engineering/chemical-life-science-engineering-bs-concentration-life-science-engineering/

...Balances 4 MATH 301 Differential Equations 3 PHYS 207 University Physics I ( satisfies general education...

Mechanical Engineering, Bachelor of Science (B.S.) with a concentration in nuclear engineering

http://bulletin.vcu.edu/undergraduate/engineering/mechanical-nuclear-engineering/mechanical-engineering_bs-concentration-nuclear-engineering/

...201 Calculus with Analytic Geometry II 4 PHYS 207 University Physics I ( satisfies general education...

Dual degree opportunities

http://bulletin.vcu.edu/undergraduate/engineering/dual-degree-opps/

...in each course: MATH 200 , MATH 201 , PHYS 207 , CHEM 101 and CHEZ 101 , as...

Computer Science, Bachelor of Science (B.S.)

http://bulletin.vcu.edu/undergraduate/engineering/computer-science/computer-science-bs/

...102 and CHEZ 102 Option B: PHYS 207 and PHYS 208 Option C: BIOL 151...

Computer Science, Bachelor of Science (B.S.) with a concentration in data science

http://bulletin.vcu.edu/undergraduate/engineering/computer-science/computer-science-bs-concentration-data-science/

...102 and CHEZ 102 Option B: PHYS 207 and PHYS 208 Option C: BIOL 151...

Computer Science, Bachelor of Science (B.S.) with a concentration in cybersecurity

http://bulletin.vcu.edu/undergraduate/engineering/computer-science/computer-science-bs-concentration-cybersecurity/

...102 and CHEZ 102 Option B: PHYS 207 and PHYS 208 Option C: BIOL 151...

Computer Science, Bachelor of Science (B.S.) with a concentration in software engineering

http://bulletin.vcu.edu/undergraduate/engineering/computer-science/computer-science-bs-concentration-software-engineering/

...102 and CHEZ 102 Option B: PHYS 207 and PHYS 208 Option C: BIOL 151...

Preparation for the study of dentistry

http://bulletin.vcu.edu/undergraduate/undergraduate-study/academic-advising/prehealth-prelaw-advising/preparation-study-dentistry/

...a prerequisite for PHYS 207 . 3 MATH 201 is a prerequisite for PHYS 208 . Additional...

Preparation for the study of medicine

http://bulletin.vcu.edu/undergraduate/undergraduate-study/academic-advising/prehealth-prelaw-advising/preparation-study-medicine/

...a prerequisite for PHYS 207 . 3 MATH 201 is a prerequisite for PHYS 208 . Additional...

Preparation for professional studies in optometry

http://bulletin.vcu.edu/undergraduate/undergraduate-study/academic-advising/prehealth-prelaw-advising/preparation-study-optometry/

...a prerequisite for PHYS 207 . 2 MATH 201 is a prerequisite for PHYS 208 . 3...

Preparation for the study of physical therapy

http://bulletin.vcu.edu/undergraduate/undergraduate-study/academic-advising/prehealth-prelaw-advising/preparation-study-physical-therapy/

...a prerequisite for PHYS 207 . 2 MATH 201 is a prerequisite for PHYS 208 . Additional...

Bioinformatics, Bachelor of Science (B.S.) with a concentration in quantitative/statistical sciences

http://bulletin.vcu.edu/undergraduate/vcu-life-sciences/center-study-biological-complexity/bioinformatics-bs-concentration-quantitative-statistical/

...Spring semester MATH 307 Multivariate Calculus 4 PHYS 207 University Physics I ( satisfies general education...