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 SciencePHY 101 - College Physics I (4 credits) Corequisite: MAT 115 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 course outline |
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Science 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 course outline |
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Science PHY 109 - Fundamentals of Physics (3 credits) Prerequisite: MAT 135 An introduction to the fundamental principles - underlying science and technology - of physics. Intended for the health fields, life sciences, and other areas requiring basic physics literacy. Topics of emphasis include Newtonian mechanics, work and energy, electricity and magnetism, electromagnetic waves, optics, as well as atomic and nuclear physics. 2 lecture/2 laboratory hours course outline |
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Science 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 course outline |
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Science PHY 115 - University Physics I (4 credits) Prerequisites: MAT 146 with a minimum C grade; one semester of high school or college physics Corequisite: MAT 151 The first course in a calculus-based physics sequence intended for students majoring in physics, engineering science, computer science, mathematics, and other technical areas. Topics include kinematics, dynamics, statics, energy, momentum, oscillations, gravity, as well as solid and liquid materials. The laws of physics are investigated and applied to problem solving. 3 lecture/3 laboratory hours course outline |
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Science PHY 215 - University Physics II (4 credits) Prerequisites: PHY 115 and MAT 151 with a minimum C grade The second course in a calculus-based physics sequence intended for students majoring in physics, engineering science, computer science, mathematics, and other technical areas. Topics include electricity, magnetism, circuits, electromagnetic fields, as well as electromagnetic waves. The laws of physics are investigated and applied to problem solving. 3 lecture/3 laboratory hours course outline |
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Science PHY 225 - University Physics III (4 credits) Prerequisite: PHY 215 with a minimum C grade The third course in a calculus-based physics sequence intended for students majoring in physics, engineering science, computer science, mathematics, and other technical areas. Topics include thermodynamics, gases, optics, as well as modern physics. The laws of physics are investigated and applied to problem solving. 3 lecture/3 laboratory hours course outline |
