5 courses with the subject PHY, 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.
PHY 102Physics II 4 cr.
Student inquiry into the origin and validity of the Newtonian model of the universe is promoted in this course, which emphasizes the processes of science so that students learn to formulate a basis for either accepting or rejecting scientific theories. Areas of physics presented are electricity, magnetism, and optics. 3 hrs. lect.; 3 hrs. lab.
PHY 101 with a grade of C of better. Semester(s) Offered: May be offered by request
PHY 109General Physics I 4 cr.
Classical mechanics with regard to motion, particle dynamics, Newton’s Laws, Conservation of Energy, Conservation of Momentum, equilibrium of rigid bodies, simple harmonic motion, gravitation, fluid mechanics, and wave motion is explored in this calculus‐based course. In the laboratory, students learn techniques for investigating physical phenomena and reporting with reasoned numerically‐based analysis. Computer and calculator skills are required. 3 hrs. lect.; 4 hrs. lab and recitation.
MAT 170 and High School Physics or PHY 101 Semester(s) Offered: Spring
PHY 110General Physics II 4 cr.
Included in this calculus‐based course are such topics as thermodynamics, electricity, magnetism, and physical and geometric optics. In the laboratory, students learn techniques for investigating physical phenomena and reporting with reasoned numerically‐based analysis. Computer and calculator skills are required. 3 hrs. lect.; 4 hrs. lab and recitation.
Students are provided with the opportunity to carry out research in a selected area of physics. Requirements include a literature search, a laboratory investigation, and a written report of the investigation, including an interpretation of the results. Students must present a detailed plan of the investigation at the beginning of the semester for approval by a selected faculty member and the coordinator of Physical Sciences. 3 hours lecture.
Two semesters of college‐level physics. Semester(s) Offered: May be offered by request
PHY 270Special Topics in Physics
Students will explore special topics in the field of physics and a more concentrated study within the discipline. Each course will emphasize a basic understanding of content, concurrent with the development of critical thinking skills in the analysis of relevant issues. This course may be taken twice for credit, provided the topics differ. 3 hours lecture.
