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11 courses with the subject PHYS, 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.

PHYS 101Revolutionary Concepts in Physics4

The study of scientific concepts which have had a revolutionary impact on Western civilization from early Greek ideas on planetary motion to the Newtonian Syntheses. By the selection of key topics from mechanics and astronomy, the student will gain an acquaintance with the historical developm Additional Course Fees: $105

Subject
PHYS
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
www.ccp.edu
PHYS 105Survey of Physics4

Mechanics, heat, sound, electricity, magnetism, light and optics. Suitable as a science elective for college transfer students planning to major in fields outside the natural sciences or mathematics. Also suitable for some students in career programs. A two-hour laboratory per week is required. Additional Course Fees: $105

Subject
PHYS
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
www.ccp.edu
PHYS 106Matter and Energy4

An optional continuation of PHYS 105 . The structure of matter, chemical energy, nuclear energy, energy conversions, energy resources of the world, relationships between pollution and energy utilization. A two-hour laboratory per week is required. Additional Course Fees: $105

Subject
PHYS
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
www.ccp.edu
PHYS 107Matter and Energy3

The course content is the same as that of PHYS 106 , but without the laboratory. A general elective course suitable for students who do not require a laboratory science.

Subject
PHYS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
www.ccp.edu
PHYS 108Descriptive Astronomy3

Introduces students to discoveries of astronomy and physics, from ancient times to the present day. More specifically, the course focuses on the history of astronomy and science. Students learn about the birth of the universe; the stars, planets, galaxies and constellations; the possibility o Course Offered Online:

Subject
PHYS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
www.ccp.edu
PHYS 111General Physics I4

Introduction to mechanics, heat and sound. This is an algebra-trigonometry based course suitable for college-transfer students in pharmacy, pre-dental and pre-medical programs who do not need a calculus-based physics course. It is also suitable for college transfer students in arts, business, Additional Course Fees: $105

Subject
PHYS
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
www.ccp.edu
PHYS 112General Physics II4

Continuation of PHYS 111. Introduces electricity, magnetism, light, optics, atomic and nuclear physics. Additional Course Fees: $105

Subject
PHYS
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
www.ccp.edu
PHYS 125Musical Acoustics3

Designed primarily for students concentrating in music; may be taken by others. The nature of sound, the hearing process, wave motion, architectural acoustics and their application to musical instruments and performance by musicians. Additional Course Fees: $105 General Education Fulfillment:

Subject
PHYS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
www.ccp.edu
PHYS 140Mechanics, Heat and Sound5

Calculus-based introduction to mechanics, heat and sound suitable for college transfer students who plan to major in engineering, life sciences, mathematics or physical science. Additional Course Fees: $105

Subject
PHYS
Credits (min)
5
Credits (max)
5
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
www.ccp.edu
PHYS 241Electricity, Magnetism and Light5

Continuation of PHYS 140. Includes electricity, magnetism, geometric and physical optics. Additional Course Fees: $105

Subject
PHYS
Credits (min)
5
Credits (max)
5
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
www.ccp.edu
PHYS 242Modern Physics4

Is a calculus-based course in modern physics for students in the Engineering Science curriculum. It is also suitable for students who wish to take additional physics beyond PHYS 140 and 241, such as those interested in biology, chemistry, mathematics or physics. Additional Course Fees: $105

Subject
PHYS
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
www.ccp.edu

Source: Community College of Philadelphia's catalog, linked per course · table learning_unit · CourseShelf publish 59