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13 courses with the subject PHYS, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.

PHYS 1001Energy, Climate & Physics3

in Society

Subject: PHYS
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: cr
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: www.normandale.edu

PHYS 1002Energy, Climate & Physics1

in Society Laboratory

Subject: PHYS
Credits (min): 1
Credits (max): 1
Credit unit: cr
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: www.normandale.edu

PHYS 1104Survey of Astronomy3

Explore the universe around us in a survey course focusing on scales and structures of the universe, observable motions of the sun, moon, and stars, patterns within the solar system, life cycles of stars, and evolution of the universe. Additional topics may include telescopes and light, planetary science, extrasolar planet discovery, and space exploration. Offered: Fall, Spring.

Subject: PHYS
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: cr
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: www.normandale.edu

PHYS 1110College Physics4

In this first semester of a two-semester sequence covering introductory algebra-based physics, students explore the mathematical description of motion (kinematics) and use forces and torques to analyze the behavior of objects and systems (dynamics)—including applications to both rectilinear motion and rotating systems. Students will also explore topics such as conservation of momentum and conservation of energy, periodic oscillations, thermal physics and universal gravitation. This course uses algebra and trigonometry. MATH 1500 or higher. Offered: Fall, Spring.

Subject: PHYS
Credits (min): 4
Credits (max): 4
Credit unit: cr
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: www.normandale.edu
Prerequisite: MATH 1100 (C or higher); or placement into

PHYS 1111College Physics4

Modern life is heavily impacted by electricity, magnetism, and light. Further explore physics in a lecture course with lab component that is a continuation of Physics 1110. Students will gain an understanding of core topics that impact our day to day lives like electricity, magnetism, electromagnetic waves, and optics. The material will help you understand the physical world around you. This course uses algebra and trigonometry.

Subject: PHYS
Credits (min): 4
Credits (max): 4
Credit unit: cr
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: www.normandale.edu
Prerequisite: PHYS 1110. Offered: Fall, Spring.

PHYS 1114Introductory Astronomy4

A one-semester introductory course in astronomy covering the tools and methods of astronomy and the physics of the solar system, stars, galaxies, and the universe. This course requires a background in intermediate algebra. Laboratory includes tools and methods of astronomy; data collection and analysis; and observations (when feasible). Lecture 3 hours; lab 2 hours. This course is not a sequel to PHYS 1104. Spring.

Subject: PHYS
Credits (min): 4
Credits (max): 4
Credit unit: cr
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: www.normandale.edu
Prerequisite: Eligible for MATH 1100. Offered: Fall,

PHYS 1121Physics 1 for Scientists and Engineers (5

cr) In this first semester of a two-semester sequence covering calculus-based introductory physics, students explore the mathematical description of motion (kinematics) and use forces and torques to analyze the behavior of objects and systems (dynamics)—including applications to both rectilinear motion and rotating systems. The course also explores additional approaches using conservation of linear momentum, conservation of angular momentum and conservation of energy and explores periodic oscillations, thermal physics, universal gravitation and additional applications are explored. Spring.

Subject: PHYS
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: www.normandale.edu
Prerequisite: MATH 1510 (C or higher). Offered: Fall,

PHYS 1122Physics 2 for Scientists and Engineers (5

cr) In this second semester of a two-semester sequence covering calculus-based introductory physics, students explore electricity and magnetism and its many applications, as well as mechanical waves, electromagnetic waves and optics. . Students explore a wide variety of physical phenomena that underlie many of today’s technologies. This material will be useful in any science- related career, and its content is fundamental to an understanding of the physical world. higher). Offered: Fall, Spring.

Subject: PHYS
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: www.normandale.edu
Prerequisite: PHYS 1121 (C or higher), MATH 1510 (C or

PHYS 1201Physics 1 with Biomedical Applications (4

cr) An inherent foundation of physics supports the biomedical sciences. Explore physics and its connection to health and biology in the first semester of a two-semester sequence in introductory physics, with a laboratory component. Topics include kinematics, dynamics, torque, energy, fluids, and thermal physics. Problems are solved using the basic concepts of calculus such as the derivative and simple integration. Fundamental concepts of physics are related to biomedical applications of special interest to students majoring in the biological sciences and those who plan to enter the health professions. or higher).

Subject: PHYS
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: www.normandale.edu
Prerequisite: MATH 1400 (C or higher) or MATH 1510 (C

PHYS 1202Physics 2 with Biomedical Applications (4

cr) An inherent foundation of physics supports the biomedical sciences. Continue exploring physics and its connection to health and biology in the second half of this introductory physics series, with a laboratory component. Topics include waves, electricity, simple DC circuits, magnetism, atomic structure and spectra, and the physics of medical imaging. Problems are solved using the basic concepts of calculus such as the derivative and simple integration. Fundamental concepts of physics are related to biomedical applications of special interest to students majoring in the biological sciences and those who plan to enter the health professions.

Subject: PHYS
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: www.normandale.edu
Prerequisite: PHYS 1201 (C or higher).

PHYS 1900Topics in Physics1-4

An examination of a special topic in physics; intended for all interested students. Topics courses do not satisfy goals of the Minnesota Transfer Curriculum.

Subject: PHYS
Credits (min): 1
Credits (max): 4
Credit unit: cr
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: www.normandale.edu
Prerequisite: Topic-dependent.

PHYS 2250Modern Physics4

General Education/Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC) – 40 Credits *See MnTC Curriculum for specific course options Goal 1: Communication – 2 Courses

Subject: PHYS
Credits (min): 4
Credits (max): 4
Credit unit: cr
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: www.normandale.edu

PHYS 2900Topics in Physics1-4

An examination of a special topic in physics; intended for all interested students. Topics courses do not satisfy goals of the Minnesota Transfer Curriculum.

Subject: PHYS
Credits (min): 1
Credits (max): 4
Credit unit: cr
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: www.normandale.edu
Prerequisite: Topic-dependent.

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