Physics

Classes

PHY 115: Technical Physics

Program
Hours 4 Lab Hours 1
Theory Hours
3

Technical physics is a one-semester survey of physics using college algebra.  Major topics include Newton’s laws of motion, work and energy, thermodynamics, waves and sound, and basic electricity.  This course is for non-science majors pursuing a degree in a technical program. Laboratory is required.

Prerequisites

MTH 100 or higher Math course; or Math ACT 20 or higher, plus a grade of C or higher in High School Algebra II; or Accuplacer score EA 80+, or CLM 50+, or QAS 267+.

PHY 120: Introduction to Physics

Program
Hours 4 Lab Hours 1
Theory Hours
3

This course provides an introduction to general physics for non-science majors. Topics in fundamentals of mechanics, properties of matter, heat and temperature, simple harmonic motion, SHM, waves and sound, electricity and magnetism, optics and modern physics. Laboratory is required. 

Prerequisites

MTH 098 or higher.

PHY 201: General Physics I - Trig Based

Program
Hours 4 Lab Hours 1
Theory Hours
3

This course is designed to cover general physics using college algebra and basic trigonometry. Specific topics include kinematics, Newton’s laws of motion, conservation of momentum and energy, and the laws of thermodynamics. The contributions of physics to modern technology and society are considered.  A laboratory is required.

Prerequisites

MTH 113 or higher Math course; or Math ACT 20 or higher, plus a grade of C or higher in High School Calculus; or Accuplacer CLM 100+.

PHY 202: General Physics II - Trig Based

Program
Hours 4 Lab Hours 1
Theory Hours
3

This continuation course is designed to cover general physics using college algebra and basic trigonometry. Specific topics include wave mechanics, electromagnetism, light, and optics. The contributions of physics to modern technology and society are considered.  A laboratory is required.

Prerequisite Courses

PHY 213: General Physics I - Calculus Based

Program
Hours 4 Lab Hours 1
Theory Hours
3

This course is the first course in a two-part sequence of the calculus-based study of classical physics. Topics include kinematics, Newtonian Mechanics, the conservation of momentum and energy, and thermodynamics. Laboratory is required.

Prerequisites

MTH 125 or higher Math course.

Co-Requisite Courses

PHY 214: General Physics II - Calculus Based

Program
Hours 4 Lab Hours 1
Theory Hours
3

This course is the second course in a two-part sequence of the calculus-based study of classical physics. Topics include electromagnetism, light, and optics. Laboratory is required.

Prerequisite Courses