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 101Physical Science I4
This course deals with selected topics in the basic principles of physical science. Topics include force, motion, energy, waves, optics, electromagnetism, modern physics, and astronomy.
This course deals with selected topics in the basic principles of physical science. Topics include chemical bonding, chemical reactions, organic chemistry, place and time, meteorology, and geology.
MAT 112 or higher Offered: Spring, odd-numbered years
PHY 105Introduction to Astronomy4
This course is an introduction to the study of the observable universe. Topics covered include observational astronomy, solar system astronomy, stellar life cycles, galaxies, and cosmology. This course will emphasize physical principles and conceptual understanding.
MAT 112 or higher Offered: Fall, odd-numbered years
PHY 241General Physics I4
This course is an algebra- and trigonometry-based introduction to the basic principles of mechanics and thermodynamics. Topics include kinematics, Newton’s Laws of Motion, energy, momentum, rotation, fluid dynamics, heat, and the laws of thermodynamics. Vibrations and waves may also be covered at the discretion of the instructor.
Grade of C- or higher in MAT 141 Offered: Spring, odd-numbered years
PHY 242General Physics II4
This course is an algebra- and trigonometry-based introduction to the basic principles of electricity, magnetism, and optics. Topics include electric fields, direct-current circuits, magnetic fields, alternating-current circuits, mirrors and lenses, and wave optics. Waves and/or modern physics may also be covered at the discretion of the instructor. Problem solving and application of physical principles in a variety of contexts will be emphasized.
Grade of C- or better in PHY 241 and MAT 141 Offered: Fall, odd-numbered years
PHY 251University Physics I4
This is a calculus-based introduction to mechanics and thermodynamics appropriate for science, math and pre-engineering students. Topics covered include kinematics, vectors, Newton’s Law of Motion, energy, momentum, rotational dynamics, statics, fluids, waves, heat, and the laws of thermodynamics. Deriving equations, problem solving, and application of physical principles in a variety of contexts will be emphasized.
Grade of C- or better in MAT 142 Offered: Spring, even-numbered years
PHY 252University Physics II4
This is calculus-based introduction to electricity, magnetism, and optics appropriate for science, math, and pre-engineering students. Topics covered include electric fields, continuous charge distributions, ,capacitance, direct-current circuits, magnetic fields, inductance, alternating-current circuits, ray optics, and wave optics. An introduction to additional modern physics topics may be included at the instructor’s discretion. Deriving equations, problem solving, and application of physical principles in a variety of contexts will be emphasized.
Grade of C- or better in PHY 251 and MAT 241 Offered: Fall, even-numbered years
PHY 261Statics3
This course is designed for students planning on studying Engineering or other related fields. It will look at the study of force, couples and resultants of force systems; free-body diagrams; two- and three-dimensional equilibrium, and problems involving friction and centroids, center of gravity, and distributed forces.
This course is designed for students planning on studying Engineering or other related fields. It will look at kinematics of particles and rigid bodies, Newton’s laws of motion, and principles of work-energy and impulse-momentum for particles and rigid bodies.