(PHY) Physics
PHY 101 - College Physics I (4 credits)
Corequisites: MAT 115, MAT 141 or approved equivalent
The first of a two-semester non-calculus sequence intended for engineering technology and related majors. Topics include mechanics, heat, sound, and properties of matter. [Students who have not taken high school physics may wish to take PHY 111 as a preparatory course.] 3 lecture/3 laboratory hours
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PHY 102 - College Physics II (4 credits)
Prerequisites: PHY 101 and MAT 115 with a minimum C grade or approved equivalent
The second of a two-semester non-calculus sequence. Topics include electricity and magnetism, optics, atomic physics, and nuclear physics. 3 lecture/3 laboratory hours
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PHY 107 - Introduction to University Physics (2 credits)
Prerequisite: PHY 101 recommended for those having no physics background
Corequisite: MAT 151
The first course in a four-semester calculus-based sequence intended for students majoring in engineering science, mathematics, computer science, or the physical sciences. Topics include kinematics, force, Newton's laws, work, energy, momentum, and conservation of energy. Fall offering. 2 lecture hours
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PHY 108 - University Physics I (3 credits)
Prerequisites: MAT 151; PHY 107 or PHY 101
Corequisite: MAT 152
The second course in a four-semester calculus-based sequence intended for students majoring in engineering science, mathematics, computer science, or the physical sciences. Topics include rotational motion, angular momentum, statics, simple harmonic motion, waves, gravity, fluids, and thermodynamics. Spring offering. 2 lecture/3 laboratory hours
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PHY 111 - Physical Science Concepts (3 credits)
Prerequisite: proficiency in basic algebra
Survey of fundamental concepts in the physical sciences for students not majoring in science or engineering. Covers a broad range of topics in the fields of chemistry, physics, and astronomy such as measurement, motion, forces (gravitational, electromagnetic, nuclear), light, sound, atomic structure, molecular structure, crystal structure, nuclear structure, and various technological applications. Lab exercises support and supplement the lecture topics. 2 lecture/2 laboratory hours
PHY 112 - Atmospheric Science Concepts (3 credits)
Prerequisite: proficiency in basic algebra
Introduction to the study of the earth's atmosphere, including fundamental concepts of meteorology and atmospheric science. Topics include the structure of the atmosphere, global circulation, weather forecasting, air pollution, and the upper-atmosphere. Lab work emphasizes the measurement and interpretation of meteorologic data. 2 lecture/2 laboratory hours
PHY 120 - Introductory Physics (3 credits)
Prerequisite: MAT 135 or proficiency
The physics of mechanics, heat, electricity, and optics. Topics include scientific method, Newton's laws, motion, energy, momentum, rotational motion, gravitation, atomic structure, fluids, electrostatics, DC circuits, sound, light, and properties of waves. The laboratory utilizes computers for data acquisition and analysis. [Meets the general education requirement for science.] 2 lecture/3 laboratory hours
PHY 217 - University Physics II (4 credits)
Prerequisite: PHY 117 with a minimum C grade or approved equivalent
Second course in a three-semester calculus-based sequence. Covers principles of electricity and magnetism: Coulomb's Law, the electric field, electrical potential, dialectrics and capacitance, resistivity, magnetic force and magnetic field, induction, accelerators, the magnetic properties of matter, DC and simple AC circuits. Includes Maxwell's equations and radiation. 3 lecture/3 laboratory hours
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PHY 218 - University Physics III (4 credits)
Prerequisite: PHY 217 with a minimum C grade or approved equivalent
Third course in a three-semester calculus-based sequence. The first half covers geometrical optics, optical instruments, interference, diffraction, and polarization. The second half includes an introduction to quantum mechanics, blackbody radiation, the Bohr hydrogen atom, the Pauli exclusion principle, Schrodinger's equation, X-rays, radioactivity, elementary particles, and the theory of relativity. 3 lecture/3 laboratory hours
