35 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 090Physical Science Concepts
Light, heat, electricity, magnetism, space travel, mechanics, earth science, the atmosphere and the atom are discussed during the unfolding of this course. It is designed to familiarize the student with the physical world about him and to point out how t
This is an introductory course in the concepts and applications of physics designed for the non-science major. Topics covered include units of measurements, conversions, motion, force, gravity, rotation, energy, work, pressure, fluids, temperature and hea
In this introductory course, liberal arts and preprofessional students study mechanics, motion of particles, force and motion, work and energy and status of fluids, as well as temperature, heat and work, kinetic theory of matter, wave motion and sound.
A continuation of PHY 101 , this course includes electrostatics, magnetism, electromagnetic waves and electronics, light and its measurement and lenses and mirrors, as well as atomics and nucleonics, X-rays, optical spectra and atomic structure. Students s
Students preparing to major in science, engineering, and math investigate simple equations of linear and rotational motion, vectors, forces, equilibrium, momentum, and energy concepts. Other topics include wave motion, sound, hydrostatics, and hydrodynami
(s) A study of the basic physical science principles of mechani Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of C- in MAT 063 or qualif Note: Corresponds to college or university lower division c Add to Portfolio (opens a new window) Add to My Favorites (opens a new window)
Physics and Astronomy for Elementary Teachers Addresses basic concepts of astronomy and physics appropriate for elementary teachers and is taught with an emphasis on inquiry-based, laboratory activities. Topics include the basics of the motion of objects, astronomy by sight, electrical circuits, magnetism and the behavior of light. Companion course to GLY 160. Lecture: 1 credit hour (15 contact hours). Lab: 2 credit hours (75 contact hours). Pre-requisite: GLY 160. Attributes: SL - Science Laboratory, SN - Science Components: LAB: Laboratory, LEC: Lecture
(s) A study of basic physics principles in mechanics, work and energy, Pre-/Corequisite(s): A minimum grade of C- in MAT 102 , MAT 744 , Note: Corresponds to college or university lower division coursewo Add to Portfolio (opens a new window) Add to My Favorites (opens a new window)
Applied Physics Surveys mechanics, heat, sound, electricity, magnetism, light, and modern physics as applied to practical systems. Lecture: 3 credits (45 contact hours). Lab: 1 credits (30 contact hours). Pre-requisite: (MAT 85 or (MAT 116 or greater) or Equivalent math placement score) or consent of instructor. Attributes: SL - Science Laboratory, SN - Science, Course Also Offered in Modules Components: LAB: Laboratory, LEC: Lecture
(s) A study of basic physics principles concerned with wa Prerequisite(s): PHY 162 Note: Corresponds to college or university lower divi Add to Portfolio (opens a new window) Add to My Favorites (opens a new window)
College Physics I Focuses on the mechanics of matter as governed by Newton's Laws; by the conservation laws of energy, momentum, and angular momentum; and thermal processes using algebra and basic trigonometry. Companion lecture to PHY 202 laboratory. Credit is not given to students who have already completed PHY 231. Lecture: 3 credit hours (45 contact hours). Discussion: 1 credit hour (15 contact hours). Pre-requisite: (MAT 150 or higher) or MA109 or an ACT math score of 25 or higher. Attributes: SN - Science Components: DIS: Discussion, LEC: Lecture
College Physics I Laboratory Enhances concepts introduced in PHY 201 through experiments in classical mechanics and thermal physics. Laboratory: 1 credit (30 contact hours). Pre- or co-requisite: PHY 201 or equivalent. Attributes: SL - Science Laboratory Components: LAB: Laboratory
College Physics II Focuses on electromagnetic phenomena, circuits, optics and an introduction to modern physics using algebra and basic trigonometry. Companion lecture to PHY 204 laboratory. Credit is not given to students who have already completed PHY 232. Lecture: 3 credit hours (45 contact hours). Discussion: 1 credit hour (15 contact hours). Pre-requisite: PHY 201 or equivalent. Attributes: SN - Science Components: DIS: Discussion, LEC: Lecture
College Physics II Laboratory Enhances concepts introduced in PHY 203 through experiments in electricity, magnetism, and optics. Laboratory: 1 credit hour (30 contact hours). Pre- or co-requisite: PHY 203 or equivalent. Attributes: SL - Science Laboratory Components: LAB: Laboratory
Students preparing to major in science, engineering, or math engage in study of thermodynamics, electricity, magnetism, and simple circuit analysis. This is the second course in the physics sequence. Lecture four hours, laboratory three hours per week.
Students preparing to major in science, engineering, and math engage in the study of properties of sound waves and light waves, relativity, atomic theory, and nuclear theory. This is the third course in the physics sequence. Lecture four hours, laboratory
General University Physics I Focuses on the mechanics of matter as governed by Newton's Laws and by the conservation laws of energy, linear momentum, and angular momentum using calculus and trigonometry. Companion lecture to PHY 241 laboratory. Lecture: 3 credit hours (45 contact hours). Discussion: 1 credit hour (15 contact hours). Pre- or co-requisite: MAT 185 or MA 114 or equivalent. Attributes: SN - Science Components: DIS: Discussion, LEC: Lecture
General University Physics II Focuses on electromagnetic phenomena, circuits, and optics using vector calculus. Companion lecture to PHY 242 laboratory. Lecture: 3 credit hours (45 contact hours). Discussion: 1 credit hour (15 contact hours). Pre-requisite: PHY 231. Pre- or co-requisite: MAT 275 or MA 213 or equivalent. Attributes: SN - Science Components: DIS: Discussion, LEC: Lecture
General University Physics I Laboratory Enhances concepts introduced in PHY 231 through a complement of experiments relating to motion, Newton's laws, rotation, and energy conservation principles. Laboratory: 1 credit hour (30 contact hours). Pre- or co-requisite: PHY 231. Attributes: SL - Science Laboratory Components: LAB: Laboratory
General University Physics II Laboratory Enhances concepts introduced in PHY 232 through a complement of experiments probing electromagnetic phenomena, circuits, and optics. Laboratory: 1 credit hour (30 contact hours). Pre- or co-requisite: PHY 232. Attributes: SL - Science Laboratory Components: LAB: Laboratory
(s) During this course students will study topics including measurement techniques, motion, forces, sim Prerequisite(s): MAT 128 , MAT 210 or MAT 744 Add to Portfolio (opens a new window) Add to My Favorites (opens a new window)