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Physics Courses (PHY)

 
* Denotes college transfer courses.

PHY 100 Introductory Physics (Non-Degree Credit)   3 SHC

This is a course in general physics including introductory principles of physics for higher level physics study. (2/3)

*PHY 201 Physics I   4 SHC

This is the first in a sequence of physics courses. Topics include mechanics, wave motion, sound, heat, electromagnetism, optics and modern physics. Co-requisite: MAT 110 or equivalent (3/3)

*PHY 202 Physics II   4 SHC

This course covers physics topics, including mechanics, wave motion, sound, heat, electromagnetism, optics and modern physics. Prerequisite: PHY 201 (3/3)

*PHY 221 University Physics I   4 SHC

This is the first of a sequence of courses. The course includes a calculus based treatment of the following topics: vectors, laws of motion, rotation, vibratory and wave motion. Prerequisite: MAT 140 Co-requisite: MAT 141 (3/3)

*PHY 222 University Physics II   4 SHC

This course is a continuation of calculus based treatment of the following topics: thermodynamics, kinetic theory of gases, electricity and magnetism. It includes electrostatics, dielectrics, electric circuits, magnetic fields and induction phenomena. Prerequisite: PHY 221 (3/3)

*PHY 223 University Physics III   4 SHC

This course is a continuation of the calculus based treatment of the following topics: particle and wave aspects of matter and radiation, statistical mechanics, solid state and nuclear physics. Prerequisite: PHY 222 (3/3)

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 Last Updated March 01, 2006