Dec 06, 2025  
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog

PHYS 180 - Physics for Scientists and Engineers I



Lecture in Newtonian mechanics. Rectilinear motion, particle dynamics, work and energy, momentum and collisions, rotational mechanics, oscillations, wave motion, and gravitation.

Credits: 3
Prerequisites: Minimum grade of C in   or higher.
Corequisites: PHYS 180L  
Notes: Fulfills the UNLV General Education Physical and Natural Science Requirement.Duplicate credits cannot be earned for PHYS 195.