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PHYSICS (PHYS) COURSES



PHYS100: Survey of Physics
Credits: 3
PHYS 100 is an introduction to physics basic concepts.
Prereq: Qualification for MATH 103., Coreq: -


PHYS100L: Survey of Physics Laboratory
Credits: 1
PHYS 100L focuses on simple experiments in basic concepts of physics.
Prereq: Credit or concurrent enrollment in PHYS 100., Coreq: -


PHYS151: College Physics I
Credits: 3
PHYS 151 is the first course in a two semester sequence of an introductory algebra/trigonometry-based physics courses. The course focuses on the principles, theories and problem solving in motion, mechanical energy, waves, heat and thermodynamics.
Prereq: A grade of C or higher in MATH 140., Coreq: -


PHYS151L: College Physics Laboratory I
Credits: 1
PHYS 151L is designed to provide the students a hands-on experience in the experimental analysis, physical observation and measurements in the kinematics and dynamics of motion, heat and thermodynamics. The course emphasis is on measurement techniques and analysis of data.
Prereq: A grade of ā€œCā€ or higher or concurrent enrollment in PHYS 151., Coreq: -


PHYS152: College Physics II
Credits: 3
PHYS 152 is the second course in a two semester sequence of an introductory algebra/trigonometry based physics courses. PHYS 152 focuses on the principles, theories and problem solving in electricity, magnetism, light, relativity theory, quantum, atomic, and nuclear reactions.
Prereq: PHYS 151., Coreq: -


PHYS152L: College Physics Laboratory II
Credits: 1
PHYS 152L is designed to provide the students hands-on experience in the experimental analysis, physical observation and measurements in electricity, magnetism and geometric optics. The course emphasis is on measurement techniques and analysis of data.
Prereq: Credit or concurrent enrollment in PHYS 152., Coreq: -


PHYS170: General Physics I
Credits: 4
PHYS 170 is the first semester of an introductory calculus-based course. The course will provide the students a comprehensive introduction to the principles and theories of the mechanics of particles, rigid bodies and fluids, wave motion, thermodynamics and kinetic theory.
Prereq: Credit in MATH 206 or credit or concurrent enrollment in MATH 242., Coreq: -


PHYS170L: General Physics Lab I
Credits: 1
PHYS 170L is designed to provide the students a hands-on experience in the experimental analysis, physical observation and measurements in kinematics and mechanics of rigid bodies, fluids, and wave motion. The course emphasis is on error analysis, measurement techniques, and report writing.
Prereq: A grade of C or higher or concurrent enrollment in PHYS 170., Coreq: -


PHYS272: General Physics II
Credits: 3
PHYS 272 is the second course in a two semester sequence of an introductory calculus-based course. The course is a comprehensive introduction to the principles and theories of electricity, magnetism and geometric optics.
Prereq: MATH 206 or MATH 242; and PHYS 170 and PHYS 170L., Coreq: -


PHYS272L: General Physics Lab II
Credits: 1
PHYS 272L is designed to provide the students a hands-on experience in the experimental analysis, physical observation and measurements in electricity, magnetism and geometric optics. The course emphasis is on error analysis, measurement techniques, and report writing.
Prereq: PHYS 170 and PHYS 170L and credit or concurrent enrollment in PHYS 272., Coreq: -


PHYS274: General Physics III
Credits: 3
PHYS 274 focuses on the study of special relativity, quantum mechanics, solid-state physics, and high energy physics.
Prereq: A grade of C or higher in PHYS 272; and credit in MATH 231 or credit or concurrent enrollment in MATH 243., Coreq: -