SUNY Potsdam

11 credits for 8 students.  Coordinator: Biman Das.

For science and engineering students. This FIG satisfies 3 of your general education requirements.

91956 PHYS 103 University Physics I 3 Cr. MWF 11-11:50 a.m. Das, B.
This is the first course in the sequence intended for physics majors, 3/2 engineering, and other science majors who want a more detailed introduction to physics with calculus as a co-requisite. Topics covered fall under the heading of mechanics; i.e. motion, Newton’s laws, dynamics, work, energy, momentum, and rotation. Co-requisite: MATH 151. Satisfies General Education SP requirement. Students need to register for one of the lab options offered in Fall to meet the LB requirement.

91957 MATH 151 Calculus 1 4 Cr. MWF 1-1:50pm and Tu 12:30-1:45 p.m. Yuen, C.
Continuity and differentiability of real valued algebraic and trigonometric functions of a single variable, applications and antidifferentiation. Required for mathematics majors. Prerequisite: three years of high school mathematics or MATH 110. Satisfies General Education FM requirement.

91958 ARTS 120 Color and Design 4 Cr. MW 5-7:50 p.m. STAFF
Provides both art and non-art majors with hands-on experience in color and design. Introduces the basic visual elements and design principles used in art making including areas of painting, drawing, printmaking, photography, ceramics and sculpture. Theoretical, critical and historical issues of art making addressed through group critique and slide presentation of both historical and contemporary art work. Lab fee.  Satisfies General Education AE requirement.