7 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 1720Principles of Physics 14
This course introduces students to fundamental principles of physics and their application to familiar phenomena. Topics include motion, fluids, heat, work, forces, gravity, waves and sound, and energy. The topics will be related to modern technology and everyday phenomena. This course is intended for students who have not had a high school physics course. Class includes lecture and lab. 4C/3/1/0
MATH 1730 with a grade of “C” or better, or appropriate assessment score Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC) Goal Area(s): Goal 3
PHYS 1722Principles of Physics 24
This course is a continuation of PHYS 1720 Principles of Physics 1. It covers electricity and magnetism, light and optics, simple circuits, topics in modern physics and applications and technology. Class includes lecture and lab. 4C/3/1/0
PHYS 1720 Principles of Physics 1 (Minimum grade: 1.66 GPA Equivalent) Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC) Goal Area(s): Goal 3
PHYS 1760Descriptive Astronomy (no lab)3
This course introduces students to astronomy. It includes the observation of the planets and stars weather permitting. The course will include topics such as life and death of stars, dark matter, formation of a solar system, the Big Bang Theory and more. Course includes lab-like learning activities. 3C/3/0/0
READ 0721 or READ 0724 or EAPP 0860 with a grade of “C” or better or appropriate assessment score Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC) Goal Area(s): Goals 3 & 10
PHYS 2700General Physics 1 (with Calculus)5
Calculus-based course with a study of Kinematics, Dynamics, Laws of Motion, Gravitation, Kinetic and Potential Energy; Conservation of Energy; Linear and Angular momentum; Equilibrium and Fluid Dynamics. Designed to fulfill physics requirements for students in liberal arts and sciences, engineering, and other related science fields. Class includes lecture and lab. High School Physics is recommended. 5C/4/1/0
MATH 2749 Calculus 1 with a grade of “C” or better Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC) Goal Area(s): Goal 3
PHYS 2710General Physics 2 (with Calculus)5
Continuation of General Physics I (with Calculus). Topics include: Wave Phenomenon, Fluids, Electricity and Magnetism; electrical circuits, light and optics and modem physics. Designed to fulfill physics requirements for students in liberal arts and sciences, engineering, and other related science fields. Class includes lecture and lab. 5C/4/1/0
PHYS 2700 General Physics 1 (Minimum grade: 1.66 GPA Equivalent) Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC) Goal Area(s): Goal 3
PHYS 2760Introductory Astronomy (with lab)4
This course is designed for the non-science student who wants to know more about astronomy. We’ll be studying the motion of the night sky, the plants and what shapes them, how stars are made and what happens when stars die all the way out to the edges of the known universe. Topics of note will include Planetary Formation, Extra Solar Planet Search, Dark Matter, Dark Energy, the Expanding Universe, and many more fun topics! This course includes a laboratory component with hands on activities to help build understanding. 4C/3/1/0
MATH 0745 with a “P” or better or appropriate assessment score Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC) Goal Area(s): Goals 3 & 10
PHYS 2790Special Topics in Physics
1-6 Variable Credits This course is designed to present additional or unique material and learning experiences within a specified discipline. The course will be based on student need, flexibility, and may be designed to meet various transfer and pre-major course requirements. Please see a current Course Schedule for complete course details.
