Dec 07, 2025  
2022-2023 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
Catalog Navigation
  Catalog Home

  About SDSU
  Academic Calendar
  Admission Policies & Procedures
  Policies & General Academic Information
  General Education Requirements
  Graduation Requirements
  Student Handbook 2022-2023

  Colleges, Departments, & their Academic Programs
  Degrees & Associated Majors
  Academic Programs - Majors, Minors, Certificates
  Course Descriptions & Schedules
  What’s New for 2022-2023
  Accelerated Bachelor’s to Master’s Degree Programs
  Online, Off-Campus, Distance & Non-Credit Programs
  Academic Advising Guide Sheets - Sample Plans of Study
  Explore Majors & Careers
  Professional Licensure & Certification
  Transfer Student Information

  Tuition, Fees, & Financial Assistance
  Student Services & Support
  International Affairs
  University Organization, Administration, & Faculty
  Faculty & Staff Directory
  Campus Map
  Questions or concerns?

  2022-2023 Undergraduate Catalog PDF
  My Personal Catalog
HELP
2022-2023 Undergraduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]

Facebook this Page (opens a new window)
Tweet this Page (opens a new window)
Add to Personal Catalog (opens a new window)

PHYS 115 - Physics of Structures and Buildings

Credits: 4
Students will learn and apply concepts of physics to buildings and structures using algebra and trigonometry. Principles of Newton and Kirchhoff’s laws will be developed into mechanics, oscillations, thermodynamics, fluids, and circuits to explain the stability and failure of structures. Additional applications will focus on infrastructures (heating, wiring, lighting, acoustics, etc.) and energy concerns.

Prerequisites: MATH 114 , MATH 115 , MATH 120 , MATH 121 , MATH 123 , or MATH 125 .
Corequisites: PHYS 115L .


Check Course Availability



Facebook this Page (opens a new window)
Tweet this Page (opens a new window)
Add to Personal Catalog (opens a new window)