Physics

PHYS 1010 Applied Physics

Lecture/Lab/Credit Hours  2.5 - 6 - 4.5

This course provides a general understanding of the basic principles and practical applications of mechanics, heat, electricity, magnetism, and light. It includes both lecture and lab components.

Prerequisites
(3) College-level reading, writing, and math proficiency; MATH 0931 or MATH 0960; and SCIE 0900 or assessment testing

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PHYS 110A Principles of Physics IA

Lecture/Lab/Credit Hours  2 - 1.5 - 2.5

This course is the first half of an algebra-based college physics sequence. The course is taught as three courses (PHYS 110A, 110B, and 110C) that include lecture and lab. All three courses must be successfully completed to transfer as a semester-length course. Students are strongly encouraged to stay with the same instructor throughout their physics series of five-week sessions. Topics include kinetics, vectors, Newton laws, work, and energy.

Prerequisites
(2) College-level reading, writing, and math proficiency; and MATH 1310

Course is offered On-line

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PHYS 110B Principles of Physics IB

Lecture/Lab/Credit Hours  2 - 1.5 - 2.5

This course is the first half of an algebra-based college physics sequence. The course is taught as three courses (PHYS 110A, 110B, and 110C) that include lecture and lab. All three courses must be successfully completed to transfer as a semester-length course. Students are strongly encouraged to stay with the same instructor throughout their physics series of five-week sessions. Topics include momentum, rotational motion, gravitation, and fluids.

Prerequisites
(2) College-level reading, writing, and math proficiency; and PHYS 110A

Course is offered On-line

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PHYS 110C Principles of Physics IC

Lecture/Lab/Credit Hours  2 - 1.5 - 2.5

This course is the first half of an algebra-based college physics sequence. The course is taught as three courses (PHYS 110A, 110B, and 110C) that include lecture and lab. All three courses must be successfully completed to transfer as a semester-length course. Students are strongly encouraged to stay with the same instructor throughout their physics series of five-week sessions. Topics include kinetic theory, heat, and thermodynamics.

Prerequisites
(2) College-level reading, writing, and math proficiency; and PHYS 110B

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PHYS 111A Principles of Physics IIA

Lecture/Lab/Credit Hours  2 - 1.5 - 2.5

This course is a continuation of the algebra-based sequence of college physics. The course is taught as three courses (PHYS 111A, 111B, and 111C) that include lecture and lab. All three courses must be successfully completed to transfer as a semester-length course. Students are strongly encouraged to stay with the same instructor throughout their physics series of five-week sessions. Topics include waves, sound, and electricity.

Prerequisites
(2) College-level reading, writing, and math proficiency; and PHYS 110C

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PHYS 111B Principles of Physics IIB

Lecture/Lab/Credit Hours  2 - 1.5 - 2.5

This course is a continuation of the algebra-based sequence of college physics. The course is taught as three courses (PHYS 111A, 111B, and 111C) that include lecture and lab. All three courses must be successfully completed to transfer as a semester-length course. Students are strongly encouraged to stay with the same instructor throughout their physics series of five-week sessions. Topics include electricity and magnetism.

Prerequisites
(2) College-level reading, writing, and math proficiency; and PHYS 111A

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PHYS 111C Principles of Physics IIC

Lecture/Lab/Credit Hours  2 - 1.5 - 2.5

This course is a continuation of the algebra-based sequence of college physics. The course is taught as three courses (PHYS 111A, 111B, and 111C) that include lecture and lab. All three courses must be successfully completed to transfer as a semester-length course. Students are strongly encouraged to stay with the same instructor throughout their physics series of five-week sessions. Topics include light, optics, and select topics in modern physics.

Prerequisites
(2) College-level reading, writing, and math proficiency; and PHYS 111B

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PHYS 210A General Physics IA

Lecture/Lab/Credit Hours  2 - 1.5 - 2.5

This course is the first of a calculus-based college physics sequence. The course is taught as three courses (PHYS 210A, 210B, and 210C) that include lecture and lab. All three must be successfully completed to transfer as a semester-length course. Topics include kinematics, vectors, Newton laws, work, and energy.

Prerequisites
(2) College-level reading, writing, and math proficiency; and MATH 2410

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PHYS 210B General Physics IB

Lecture/Lab/Credit Hours  2 - 1.5 - 2.5

This course is the first of a calculus-based college physics sequence. The course is taught as three courses (PHYS 210A, 210B, and 210C) that include lecture and lab. All three must be successfully completed to transfer as a semester-length course. Topics include momentum, rotational motion, gravitation, and fluids.

Prerequisites
(2) College-level reading, writing, and math proficiency; and PHYS 210A

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PHYS 210C General Physics IC

Lecture/Lab/Credit Hours  2 - 1.5 - 2.5

This course is the first of a calculus-based college physics sequence. The course is taught as three courses (PHYS 210A, 210B, and 210C) that include lecture and lab. All three must be successfully completed to transfer as a semester-length course. Topics include heat, thermodynamics, and kinetic energy.

Prerequisites
(2) College-level reading, writing, and math proficiency; and PHYS 210B

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PHYS 211A General Physics IIA

Lecture/Lab/Credit Hours  2 - 1.5 - 2.5

This course is a continuation of calculus-based college physics. The course is taught as three courses (PHYS 211A, 211B, and 211C) that include lecture and lab. All three must be successfully completed to transfer as a semester-length course. Topics include waves, sound, and electricity. NOTE: The co-requisite MATH 2411 may be taken prior to or concurrently with PHYS 211A/B.

Prerequisites
(3) College-level reading, writing, and math proficiency; MATH 2410; and PHYS 210C

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PHYS 211B General Physics IIB

Lecture/Lab/Credit Hours  2 - 1.5 - 2.5

This course is a continuation of calculus-based college physics. The course is taught as three courses (PHYS 211A, 211B, and 211C) that include lecture and lab. All three must be successfully completed to transfer as a semester-length course. Topics include electricity and magnetism.

Prerequisites
(2) College-level reading, writing, and math proficiency; and PHYS 211A

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PHYS 211C General Physics IIC

Lecture/Lab/Credit Hours  2 - 1.5 - 2.5

This course is a continuation of calculus-based college physics. The course is taught as three courses (PHYS 211A, 211B, and 211C) that include lecture and lab. All three must be successfully completed to transfer as a semester-length course. Topics include light, optics, and select topics from modern physics.

Prerequisites
(2) College-level reading, writing, and math proficiency; and PHYS 211B

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PHYS 2900 Special Topics in Physics

Lecture/Lab/Credit Hours  0 - 0 - 0

This course permits instruction in special content areas not included in other Physics courses, depending on interest and relevancy to curriculum.

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