Physics Courses Offered
PHY = Physics
Credit hours : contact
hrs (t = theory,
e = experimental
lab)
PHY 120 Introduction to Physics
4 hours : 3 t,
2e
This course provides an introduction to general physics for
non-science majors. Topics include 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. Prerequisite: MTH 098 or higher.
PHY 201 General Physics I Trig Based
4 hours : 3 t,
2e
This course is designed to cover general physics at a level that
assures previous exposure to college algebra and basic trigonometry. Specific
topics include mechanics, properties of matter and energy, thermodynamics, and
periodic motion. Laboratory is required.
Prerequisite: MTH 113 or equivalent.
PHY 202 General Physics II Trig Based
4 hours : 3 t,
2e
This course is designed to cover general physics using college
algebra and basic trigonometry. Specific topics include wave motion, sound,
light, optics, electrostatics, circuits, magnetism, and modern physics.
Laboratory is required. Prerequisite: PHY 201.
PHY 213 General Physics with Calculus I
4 hours : 3 t,
2e
This course provides a calculus-based treatment of the principle
subdivision of classical physics: mechanics and energy including thermodynamics.
Laboratory is required.
Prerequisite: MTH 125. Corequisite: MTH 125.
PHY 214 General Physics with Calculus II
4 hours : 3 t,
2e
This course provides a calculus-based study in classical
physics. Topics include simple harmonic motion, waves, sound, light, optics,
electricity, and magnetism. Laboratory is required.
Prerequisite: PHY 213 (General Physics with Calculus I).
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