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PHY 101   Introduction To Physics

A survey of physics emphasizing applications of physics to modern life.

4 credits (3 periods of lecture and 3 periods of laboratory).

Prerequisites: Grade of "C" or better in MAT090, or MAT091, or MAT092, or MAT093, or equivalent, or satisfactory score on Math placement exam.
Corequisites:  None


 


PHY 111   General Physics I

Includes motion, energy, and properties of matter.

4 credits (3 periods of lecture and 3 periods of laboratory).

Prerequisites:  MAT182, or MAT187, or one year high school Trigonometry with a grade of C or better, or permission of Department or Division.
Corequisites:  None
Course Note:  PHY111 is recommended for preprofessional and suggested for certain other majors.


 


PHY 112   General Physics II

Includes electricity, electromagnetism, and modern physics. 

4 credits (3 periods of lecture and 3 periods of laboratory).

Prerequisites:  PHY105 or PHY111.
Corequisites:  None


 


PHY 121   University Physics I: Mechanics

Kinematics, Newton's laws, work, energy, momentum, conservation laws, dynamics of particles, solids, fluids, mechanical waves, and sound. 

4 credits (3 periods of lecture and 3 periods of laboratory).

Prerequisites:   MAT220, or MAT221, or department consent.  One year of High School physics or PHY111 and PHY112 suggested but not required.
Corequisites:  None

 


PHY 131   University Physics II: Electricity and Magnetism

Electric charge and current, electric and magnetic fields in vacuum and in materials, and induction. AC circuits, displacement current, and electromagnetic waves. 

4 credits (3 periods of lecture and 3 periods of laboratory).

Prerequisites:   MAT230, or MAT231, or permission of Department or Division, and PHY121.
Corequisites:
 MAT241 or permission of Department or Division.


 


PHY 282A  Volunteerism for Physical Science: A Service Learning Experience

Service-learning field experience within human service organizations, government offices, public schools, or hospitals. May be repeated for a total of six (6) PHY282 credit hours; may not repeat specific agency assignment for more than three (3) credit hours. Standard grading available according to procedures outlined in catalog.  

1 credit, 1 period.

Prerequisites:   Permission of Instructor
Corequisites:  None

 


PHS 110   Fundamentals of Physical Science

Survey of the principles of physics and chemistry.

4 credits (3 periods of lecture and 3 periods of laboratory).

Prerequisites:   Grade of "C" or better in MAT090, or MAT091, or MAT092, or MAT093, or equivalent, or satisfactory score on Math placement exam.
Corequisites:  None

 


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