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PHYS

8 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 1101Elements of Physics3

GOAL 4: MATHEMATICS/LOGICAL REASONING ………………….…………………......3 C

Subject: PHYS
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: cr
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
Source: www.rctc.edu

PHYS 1103Principles of Physics3

GOAL 4: MATHEMATICAL/LOGICAL REASONING ………………………….……………3 CR

Subject: PHYS
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: cr
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
Source: www.rctc.edu

PHYS 1117Introductory Physics I (MnTC 03)4

3 hours lecture/week - 2 hours lab/week - Common Course Outline This course is the first semester of a two-semester algebra-based introduction to physics. The course covers topics from mechanics that include linear and parabolic motion, Newton's Laws of motion, energy, momentum, angular motion and torque, fluid mechanics, periodic motion, waves and sound, temperature, and heat transfer. Emphasis is on both conceptual learning and problem solving. The laboratory experience will provide the student with opportunities for discovery, measurement, report writing and data analysis. (

Subject: PHYS
Credits (min): 4
Credits (max): 4
Credit unit: credits
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
Source: www.rctc.edu
Prerequisite: MATH 1117)

PHYS 1118Introductory Physics II (MnTC 03)4

3 hours lecture/week - 2 hours lab/week - Common Course Outline This course is the second semester of a two-semester algebra-based introduction to physics. The course covers the following topics: the first and second laws of thermodynamics, electrostatics, simple DC circuits, electric safety, AC circuits, magnetism, inductance, optics, relativity, and atomic and nuclear physics. Emphasis is on both conceptual learning and problem solving. The laboratory experience will provide the student with opportunities for discovery, measurement, report writing and data analysis. (

Subject: PHYS
Credits (min): 4
Credits (max): 4
Credit unit: credits
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
Source: www.rctc.edu
Prerequisite: PHYS 1117 or permission of instructor)

PHYS 1127Classical Physics I5

GOAL 4: MATHEMATICS/LOGICAL REASONING………………………….….…………....5 CR

Subject: PHYS
Credits (min): 5
Credits (max): 5
Credit unit: cr
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
Source: www.rctc.edu

PHYS 1128Classical Physics II5

III. ELECTIVES…………………………………………….………………………….…….…….7 CREDITS Credits recommended from MnTC Goal 7, 8, 9, or 10 TOTAL ...................................................................................... cluding all courses ..............................60 CREDITS

Subject: PHYS
Credits (min): 5
Credits (max): 5
Credit unit: cr
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
Source: www.rctc.edu

PHYS 1134Stellar Astronomy (MnTC 03)3

2 hours lecture/week - 2 hours lab/week - Common Course Outline This course is an introduction to stellar astronomy for the non-science major. The course covers topics that include light and spectra, the sun, stars, galaxies, supernovae, black holes and the Big Bang. In addition, students will be introduced to the stunning beauty of the universe as revealed in images, written works and direct experience through the telescope. Laboratory exercises introduce students to the methods astronomers use to study the universe. Lab work is supplemented by astronomical observing sessions using RCTC telescopes. NOTE: ESCI 1134 and PHYS 1134 are cross-listed. Students may take one or the other for credit but will not receive credit for both. (

Subject: PHYS
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: credits
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
Source: www.rctc.edu
Prerequisite: None)

PHYS 2227Modern Physics3

3 hours lecture/week - Common Course Outline This course is a one-semester overview of modern physics. Topics studied include special relativity, the experimental basis of quantum mechanics, wave-particle duality, introduction to wave mechanics, the Schrodinger Equation, application of the Schrodinger equation to the hydrogen atom and the development of the atomic structure, molecular structure, solid state and nuclear structure. (

Subject: PHYS
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: credits
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
Source: www.rctc.edu
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor) Pg. 353

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