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Physics, PHY*
PHY*110, Introductory Physics (4 credits)
An introductory course in the physics of motion, heat, sound, electricity, magnetism, light, optics,
and the theory of the atom. A process oriented laboratory approach emphasizing exploration
and problem solving. This course is intended for nonscience majors, or for students who need
only one semester of physics. Students with credit for high school physics should elect
PHY*121 or PHY*221. Scientific calculator required. Class meets 5 hours per week for
integrated lecture and laboratory. Prerequisite: Eligible for ENG*101 and MAT*137.
PHY*121, General Physics I (4 credits)
Basic concepts of mechanics and heat, including motion, forces, work and energy, conservation
laws, fluid and thermal phenomena, and the laws of thermodynamics. Scientific calculator
required. Two lectures and one three-hour laboratory per week.Prerequisite: Eligible for
ENG*101 and MAT*173 with a grade of “C” or better.
PHY*122, General Physics II (4 credits)
Basic concepts of electricity, magnetism, and wave motion, including electric and magnetic
fields, electromagnetic radiation, wave properties of light, and optics. Scientific calculator
required. Two lectures and one three-hour laboratory per week. Prerequisite: Placement in
ENG*101 and a grade of “C” or better in MAT*173 or placement into a higher level math
course.
PHY*221, Calculus-Based Physics I (4 credits)
Three class periods and one three hour laboratory period per week. Basic facts and principles of
physics. Elementary concepts of calculus are used. Classical dynamics, rigid-body motion,
harmonic motion, wave motion, acoustics, relativistic dynamics, thermodynamics. Co-requisite:
MAT*268.
PHY*222, Calculus-Based Physics II (4 credits)
Three class periods and one three-hour laboratory period per week. Electric and magnetic
fields, electromagnetic waves, quantum effects, introduction to atomic physics. Prerequisite:
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