Physics

Degrees and Certificates

Course Descriptions

PHY 115: Technical Physics

Program
Credits 4 Lecture Hours 3 Lab Hours 2

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.

Prerequisite Courses

PHY 201: General Physics I—Trigonometry-Based

Program
Credits 4 Lecture Hours 3 Lab Hours 2

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 equivalent.

Corequisite Courses

PHY 202: General Physics II—Trigonometry based

Program
Credits 4 Lecture Hours 3 Lab Hours 2

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.

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Corequisite Courses

PHY 213: General Physics I – Calculus Based

Program
Credits 4 Lecture Hours 3 Lab Hours 2

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.

Prerequisite Courses
Corequisite Courses

PHY 214: General Physics II - Calculus Based

Program
Credits 4 Lecture Hours 3 Lab Hours 2

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.

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Corequisite Courses