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Physics Course Descriptions
| PHY
100 Elements of Physics |
4 credits |
Covers basic concepts of physics, including Newtonian mechanics, properties of matter, heat and sound, fundamental behavior of gases, ionizing radiation, and fundamentals of electricity. Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week. |
| PHY 130 Survey of Applied Physics |
3 credits |
Surveys topics such as heat, electricity, and light with emphasis on practical applications. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 4 hours per week. |
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201-202 General College Physics I-II |
4 credits each |
Teaches fundamental principles of physics. Covers mechanics, thermodynamics, wave phenomena, electricity and magnetism, and selected topics in modern physics. Prerequisite for PHY 201: MTH 163 or MTH 115. Prerequisite for PHY 202: MTH 163 or MTH 115, and PHY 201. Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week. |
| PHY
241-242 University Physics I-II |
4 credits each |
Teaches principles of classical and modern physics. Includes mechanics, wave phenomena, heat, electricity, magnetism, relativity, and nuclear physics. Prerequisite for PHY 241: MTH 173 or divisional approval. Prerequisite for PHY 242: MTH 174 or divisional approval. Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week. |
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