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PHY

7 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 110Conceptual Physics3

This course provides a conceptually-based exposure to the fundamental principles and processes of the physical world. Topics include basic concepts of motion, forces, energy, heat, electricity, magnetism, and the structure of matter and the universe. Upon completion, students should be able to describe examples and applications of the principles studied.

Subject
PHY
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Contact Hours
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog
Source
catalog.alamancecc.edu
Corequisite
Local Requisites: MAT 025
PHY 110AConceptual Physics Lab1

This course is a laboratory for PHY 110 . Emphasis is placed on laboratory experiences that enhance materials presented in PHY 110 . Upon completion, students should be able to apply the laboratory experiences to the concepts presented in PHY 110 .

Subject
PHY
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
Credit Hour(s)
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog
Source
catalog.alamancecc.edu
Corequisite
Local Requisites: MAT 025
PHY 131Physics-Mechanics4

This algebra/trigonometry-based course introduces fundamental physical concepts as applied to engineering technology fields. Topics include systems of units, problem-solving methods, graphical analysis, vectors, motion, forces, Newton’s laws of motion, work, energy, power, momentum, and properties of matter. Upon completion, students should be able to apply the principles studied to applications in engineering technology fields.

Subject
PHY
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Credit unit
Credit Hour(s)
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog
Source
catalog.alamancecc.edu
Prerequisite
State
PHY 151College Physics I4

This course uses algebra- and trigonometry-based mathematical models to introduce the fundamental concepts that describe the physical world. Topics include units and measurement, vectors, linear kinematics and dynamics, energy, power, momentum, fluid mechanics, and heat. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the principles involved and display analytical problem-solving ability for the topics covered.

Subject
PHY
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Credit unit
Credit Hour(s)
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog
Source
catalog.alamancecc.edu
Prerequisite
State
PHY 152College Physics II4

This course uses algebra- and trigonometry-based mathematical models to introduce the fundamental concepts that describe the physical world. Topics include electrostatic forces, electric fields, electric potentials, direct-current circuits, magnetostatic forces, magnetic fields, electromagnetic induction, alternating-current circuits, and light. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the principles involved and display analytical problem-solving ability for the topics covered.

Subject
PHY
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Credit unit
Credit Hour(s)
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog
Source
catalog.alamancecc.edu
Prerequisite
State
PHY 251General Physics I4

This course uses calculus-based mathematical models to introduce the fundamental concepts that describe the physical world. Topics include units and measurement, vector operations, linear kinematics and dynamics, energy, power, momentum, rotational mechanics, periodic motion, fluid mechanics, and heat. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the principles involved and display analytical problem-solving ability for the topics covered.

Subject
PHY
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Credit unit
Credit Hour(s)
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog
Source
catalog.alamancecc.edu
Prerequisite
State
PHY 252General Physics II4

This course uses calculus-based mathematical models to introduce the fundamental concepts that describe the physical world. Topics include electrostatic forces, electric fields, electric potentials, direct-current circuits, magnetostatic forces, magnetic fields, electromagnetic induction, alternating-current circuits, and light. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the principles involved and display analytical problem-solving ability for the topics covered.

Subject
PHY
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Credit unit
Credit Hour(s)
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog
Source
catalog.alamancecc.edu
Prerequisite
State

Source: Alamance Community College's catalog, linked per course · table learning_unit · CourseShelf publish 61