19 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 1010Elementary Physics PS3
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring Lecture hours: 3 General Ed Requirement: Physical Science PHYS 1010 is a one-semester introductory physics course with a co- requisite lab (PHYS 1015), designed for non-science majors. The course emphasizes fundamental physics principles and problem-solving strategies. Topics may include the scientific method, Newton’s laws, gravity, momentum, energy, thermodynamics, waves, electricity, optics, nuclear physics, and relativity. Students develop skills in measurement, data analysis, and applying mathematical and scientific reasoning to real- world phenomena and everyday experiences. concurrently) or MATH 1040 (may be taken concurrently) or MATH 1050 (may be taken concurrently) or ACT Math Score with a score of 21 or SAT Mathematics with a score of 530 or ALEKS PPL Math Placement with a score of 30
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring Lab hours: 2 Students will learn techniques of measurement and data analysis using observation, mathematical principles and the scientific method. Laboratory experiments will provide hands-on opportunities to deepen knowledge and understanding of the principles of physics that are taught in the companion course PHYS 1010. (Lab fee required)
Typically Offered: Spring Lecture hours: 3 General Ed Requirement: Physical Science This course examines the production and use of energy throughout the world. Energy production methods will be studied using current environmental data and basic physics principles, providing a scientific foundation for understanding the world’s current energy demands and needs, as well as its impact on the environment and climate change. Discussions on the future of energy production and of environmental and societal impacts of these energy sources will be an active part of the course. concurrently) or MATH 1040 (may be taken concurrently) or MATH 1050 (may be taken concurrently) or ACT Math Score with a score of 21 or SAT Mathematics with a score of 530 or ALEKS PPL Math Placement with a score of 30
Typically Offered: Fall Lecture hours: 3 General Ed Requirement: Physical Science This is an introductory course designed to acquaint students with the night sky and the laws of science that govern heavenly bodies. The question "How do we know?" will lead students to learn more about stars, galaxies, and the universe itself. Application of physical laws and mathematical solutions to a variety of problems will lead to an understanding of how we know. Regularly scheduled night observations or planetarium presentations will be held each week. Naked-eye observations and binocular observations will be emphasized with some use of telescopes. (Lab fee required) concurrently) or MATH 1040 (may be taken concurrently) or MATH 1050 (may be taken concurrently) or ACT Math Score with a score of 21 or SAT Mathematics with a score of 530 or ALEKS PPL Math Placement with a score of 30
Typically Offered: Spring Lecture hours: 3 Lab hours: 0 General Ed Requirement: Physical Science This is an introductory course designed to acquaint students with profound questions about the existence of life. How and why did our existence become possible? Are these conditions necessary for life in general? Could we find life elsewhere in the universe? Where and how should we look? This class includes elements of geology, chemistry, astronomy, and physics. with a minimum grade of C or MATH 1030 (may be taken concurrently) or MATH 1040 (may be taken concurrently) or MATH 1050 (may be taken concurrently) or ACT Math Score with a score of 21 or SAT Mathematics with a score of 530 or ALEKS PPL Math Placement with a score of 30
Typically Offered: Fall Lecture hours: 3 General Ed Requirement: Physical Science This course introduces students to the physical, chemical, and dynamic processes of the atmosphere. Scientific principles that govern the atmosphere are analyzed, including the formation of the atmosphere, heat imbalance, cloud formation, weather forecasting, and common atmospheric features such as weather fronts, and severe weather. The course also examines weather hazards and patterns common to Utah and the local region. Historical weather events are also evaluated in thei respective spatial and temporal context. concurrently) or MATH 1040 (may be taken concurrently) or MATH 1050 (may be taken concurrently) or ACT Math Score with a score of 21 or SAT Mathematics with a score of 530 or ALEKS PPL Math Placement with a score of 30
Typically Offered: Fall Lab hours: 2 This is a laboratory course to accompany PHYS 1130. Students will learn techniques of measurement and data analysis in context of the principles taught in PHYS 1130. (Lab fee required)
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring Lecture hours: 3 General Ed Requirement: Physical Science This course intended for music majors but open to all. Topics will include the science of acoustics including properties of waves and wave phenomena, aural sound perception through hearing, and the production of sound with musical instruments. Major instrument classes and the physical properties of each will be examined along with musical scales and harmony. with a minimum grade of C or MATH 1030 (may be taken concurrently) or MATH 1040 (may be taken concurrently) or MATH 1050 (may be taken concurrently) or ACT Math Score with a score of 21 or SAT Mathematics with a score of 530 or ALEKS PPL Math Placement with a score of 30
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring Lab hours: 2 This is a laboratory course to accompany PHYS 1750. Students will learn techniques of measurement and data analysis. Music principles from the lecture course will be demonstrated and students will perform experiments to analyze properties of waves, sound perception, and the tonal qualities of musical instruments. (Lab fee required.) Snow College Catalog 2026-2027 149
Typically Offered: Fall Lecture hours: 4 This is the first course of a two-semester sequence in algebra/ trigonometry-based general physics. The course is designed for students majoring in pre-medical, pre-dental, pre-pharmacy, and other biological sciences. The topics covered include the study of kinetics, statics, dynamics, momentum, energy, rotational motion, gravitation, solids and fluids, and thermodynamics. r MATH 1210 (may be taken concurrently) or ACT Math Score with a score of 26 or SAT Mathematics with a score of 610 or ALEKS PPL Math Placement with a score of 76
Typically Offered: Fall Lab hours: 2 This course is the laboratory experience to accompany PHYS 2010. Students will learn techniques of measurement and data analysis. They will learn to communicate scientific results effectively in writing. Principles from the lecture course will be illustrated and experiments confirming class results will be performed. Lab fee required.
Typically Offered: Spring Lecture hours: 4 This is the second course of a two-semester sequence in algebra/ trigonometry-based general physics. The course is designed for students majoring in pre-medical, pre-dental, pre-pharmacy, and other biological sciences. The topics covered include vibrations and waves, sound, an introduction to electricity, magnetism, circuits, optics, and relativity.
Typically Offered: Spring Lab hours: 2 This course is the laboratory experience to accompany PHYS 2020. Students will learn techniques of measurement and data analysis and to communicate scientific results effectively in writing. Principles from the lecture course will be illustrated and experiments confirming class results will be performed. Lab fee required.
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring Lecture hours: 4 This is the first course of a two-semester sequence in calculus-based physics for scientists and engineers. It is a necessary preparation for continuing studies in upper division STEM courses. It includes an introduction to Newton's laws of motion, momentum and energy conservation, rotations, oscillations, waves, and gravitation. The methods of calculus are applied to develop theories and to solve problems.
PHYS 2215Physics for Scientists and Engineers I Lab1
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring Lab hours: 3 This course is the laboratory experience to accompany PHYS 2210. Students will learn techniques of measurement and data analysis and how to communicate scientific results effectively in writing. Principles from the lecture section will be illustrated. (Lab fee required.)
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring Lecture hours: 4 This is the second course of a two-semester sequence in calculus- based physics for scientists and engineers. It is a necessary preparation for continuing studies in upper division STEM courses. It includes an introduction to electricity, magnetism, circuits, optics, and relativity. The methods of calculus are applied to develop theories and to solve problems.
PHYS 2225Physics for Scientists and Engineers II Lab1
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring Lab hours: 3 This course is the laboratory experience to accompany PHYS 2220. Students will learn techniques of measurement and data analysis and to communicate scientific results effectively in writing. Principles from the lecture section will be illustrated. (Lab fee required.)
Typically Offered: Spring Lecture hours: 3 This course is an introduction to modern, or 20th century physics. It is required for Physics majors, recommended for Chemistry majors and some engineering majors. Topics covered include relativity, quantum mechanics, atomic and nuclear physics, solid state physics, and cosmology.
Lab hours: 1 to 3 This course provides an opportunity for students to apply knowledge and techniques learned in classroom settings to actual research experience. For each credit earned, students will receive faculty direction for at least one hour and participate in two to four additional hours of lab research weekly. A public presentation or publication of results will be required. Repeatable for credit.
