9 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. Class Lab Credits: 0 Clinic Credits: 0
Currently enrolled in PHY-110A or previously completed PHY-110A
PHY 110AConceptual Physics Lab
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. Class Credits: 0 Lab Credits: 2 Clinic Credits: 0
This algebra-based course introduces fundamental physical concepts as applied to industrial and service technology elds. Topics include systems of units, problem-solving methods, graphical analyses, vectors, motion, forces, Newton's laws of motion, work, energy, power, momentum, and properties of matter. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the principles studied as applied in industrial and service elds. Requisites: Take 1 group; <br>Option: Take DMA-010 DMA-020 DMA-030; <br>Option: Take MAT-003; From rule RMINP1; Take previously. Required.<br>
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. Complete MAT-121 with a grade of C or higher Class Lab Credits: 2 Clinic Credits: 0
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. Complete MAT-171 with a grade of C or higher Class Lab Credits: 2 Clinic Credits: 0
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. Complete PHY-151 with a grade of C or higher Class Lab Credits: 2 Clinic Credits: 0
This course uses algebra- and trigonometry-based mathematical models to introduce the fundamental concepts that describe the physical world. Topics include atomic structure, nuclear processes, natural and artificial radioactivity, basic quantum theory, and special relativity. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the principles involved and display analytical problem-solving ability for the topics covered. PHY-252 General Physics II 3 3 0 4 Minimum grade C; Take previously. Required. 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. PLASTICS (PLA Prefix) PLA-110 Introduction to Plastics 2 0 0 2 Requisites: This course introduces the plastics processing industry, including thermoplastics and thermosets. Emphasis is placed on the description, classification, and properties of common plastics and processes and current trends in the industry. Upon completion, students should be able to describe the differences between thermoplastics and thermosets and recognize the basics of the different plastic processes. PLA-120 Injection Molding 2 3 0 3 Requisites: This course provides theory and processing experience with the injection molding process. Topics include machine type, molds, controls, machine-polymer part relationship, molding factors, troubleshooting, and molding problems/solutions. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of machine setup and operation and be able to optimize common injection molding machines. 2016-2017 Catalog Volume 38 | Wake Technical Community College Last Updated 6/30/16 341
Take PHY-151(S16517); Take previously. Required. Take MAT-272(S13612) PHY-251; Take previously. Required.Take MAT-272(S13612) PHY-251;
PHY 251General Physics I3
NEW: 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. Complete MAT-271 with a grade of C or higher. Currently enrolled in MAT-272 or previously completed MAT-272 with a C or higher. Class Lab Credits: 3 Clinic Credits: 0
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. Take All: MAT-272 and PHY-251 Class Lab Credits: 3 Clinic Credits: 0
