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19 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 100Principles of Physical Science

A study for the non-science major of the fundamental principles of physical science with emphasis on their relevant applications. Credits 3

Subject
PHY
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026-undergraduate
Source
catalog.meredith.edu
PHY 131Introduction to Astronomy3

MAT-175 or MAT-191 3 -4

Subject
PHY
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026-undergraduate
Source
catalog.meredith.edu
PHY 188Special Topics in Physics

Special topics course offered in response to student and faculty interest. Credits 1 -3

Subject
PHY
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026-undergraduate
Source
catalog.meredith.edu
PHY 202Introduction to Astronomy3

MAT-175 or MAT-191 3 -4

Subject
PHY
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2024-2025-undergraduate
Source
catalog.meredith.edu
PHY 207College Physics I3

This is a first semester introductory physics course. Topics include kinematics, dynamics, gravitation, momentum, and energy with an emphasis on applications in the biomedical field.

Subject
PHY
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.meredith.edu
PHY 208College Physics II3

This is the second half of a two-semester introductory physics sequence. Topics include fluids, waves, sound, light, optics, electricity, and magnetism with emphasis on application in the biomedical field.

Subject
PHY
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.meredith.edu
PHY 211General Physics I3

This is a first-semester calculus-based general physics course. Topics include mechanics, kinematics, vectors, forces, Newton's Laws of Motion, gravitation, work, energy, momentum, and conservation laws. Problem solving is an essential part of the course. Classroom engagement activities are used to enhance problem- solving skills and to guide students toward a coherent comprehension of physics. Credits 3

Subject
PHY
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026-undergraduate
Source
catalog.meredith.edu
PHY 212General Physics II3

This is the second-half of a two-semester calculus-based general physics sequence. Topics include fluids, oscillatory motion, waves, sound, optics, electrostatics, electricity, and magnetism. Problem solving is an essential part of the course. Conceptual understanding is reinforced through interactive classroom activities, including group problem solving and discussion questions.

Subject
PHY
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.meredith.edu
PHY 241General Physics I Laboratory1

This course involves experimental studies in mechanics, kinematics, gravitation, forces, momentum, and energy. The laboratory develops skills with basic sensors and measurement of physical quantities. Students work in small groups to record numerical data, assess measurement uncertainty, discuss concepts, and interpret results. Lab reports are assigned to help develop skills in scientific writing and communication.

Subject
PHY
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.meredith.edu
PHY 242General Physics II Laboratory1

Sub-Total Credits 51-53

Subject
PHY
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026-undergraduate
Source
catalog.meredith.edu
PHY 247College Physics I Laboratory1

Sub-Total Credits 8 120

Subject
PHY
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026-undergraduate
Source
catalog.meredith.edu
PHY 248College Physics II Laboratory 1 GEO-203

Sub-Total Credits 8 GEO-326

Subject
PHY
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026-undergraduate
Source
catalog.meredith.edu
PHY 288Special Topics in Physics

Special topics course offered in response to student and faculty interest. Credits 1 -3

Subject
PHY
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026-undergraduate
Source
catalog.meredith.edu
PHY 299Introduction to Research

This course will provide opportunities for freshmen and sophomores to participate in original laboratory research. Students will submit their findings in a forma written report and will give an oral presentation. Students will be expected to spend two to three hours per week in the laboratory and one to two hours per week outside the laboratory for each semester hour credit. Credits 1 -3

Subject
PHY
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026-undergraduate
Source
catalog.meredith.edu
PHY 388Special Topics in Physics

Special topics course offered in response to student and faculty interest. Credits 1 -3

Subject
PHY
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026-undergraduate
Source
catalog.meredith.edu
PHY 430Atomic and Molecular Structure

A study of the modern theories of atomic and molecular structure, chemical bonding and spectroscopy. Three lectures per week. Credits 3

Subject
PHY
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026-undergraduate
Source
catalog.meredith.edu
PHY 488Special Topics in Physics

Special topics course offered in response to student and faculty interest. Credits 1 -3

Subject
PHY
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026-undergraduate
Source
catalog.meredith.edu
PHY 498Honors Thesis in Physics

In conjunction with a faculty mentor, the student will formulate and execute an original research project that l will culminate in a paper and a presentation. A research proposal form completed by the students and faculty mentor are required to complete registration. The project must meet the Honors Program thesis requirements as well as the expectations of the departmental faculty. Credits 3

Subject
PHY
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026-undergraduate
Source
catalog.meredith.edu
PHY 499Research

In conjunction with a faculty mentor, the student will formulate and execute an original research project that will culminate in a paper and a presentation. A research proposal form completed by the student and the faculty mentor is required for registration. Credits 1 -3

Subject
PHY
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026-undergraduate
Source
catalog.meredith.edu

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