PHYS 110-Conceptual Physics
Survey course in physics for the non-science or undecided major. Emphasis on conceptual understanding rather than computation. Topics include motion, forces, the concept of work and energy, physical states of matter, principles of thermodynamics, basic electricity and magnetism, and atomic and nuclear structure. Lab work required. Prerequisites: MATH 065; appropriate placement score or grade of C or higher in ENG 087; or permission of the Science Division Chair or designee. Recommended: READ 098.
PHYS 121-College Physics I
This is part one of an algebra-based physics sequence intended for non-physical science majors. Topics include linear and rotational motion, forces, kinetic and potential energy, momentum, and translational and rotational equilibrium. Lab work required. Prerequisites: MATH 095; appropriate placement score or grade of C or higher in ENG 087; or permission of the Science Division Chair or designee. Recommended: READ 098; basic knowledge of trigonometry.
PHYS 122-College Physics II
This is part two of an algebra-based physics sequence intended for non-physical science majors. Topics include mechanical properties of matter, behavior of fluids, harmonic motion and waves, basic thermodynamics, and an introduction to electricity. Lab work required. Prerequisite: PHYS 121.
PHYS 123-College Physics III
This is part three of an algebra-based physics sequence intended for non-physical science majors. Topics include electricity and magnetism, optics, and selected topics in modern physics (relativity, structure of the atom, quantum theory, etc.). Lab work required. Prerequisite: PHYS 122.
PHYS 199-Special Topics
Opportunity for students to pursue special interests and topics in physics. Requires working with physics faculty to develop a project and to determine the research and presentational methods as well as outcomes to be achieved and assessed.
PHYS 201-Physics for Science and Engineering I
This is part one of a calculus-based physics sequence intended for physical science and engineering majors. Topics include linear and rotational motion, forces, kinetic and potential energy, momentum, and translational and rotational equilibrium. Lab work required. Prerequisite: Appropriate placement score or grade of C or higher in ENG 087; or permission of the Science Division Chair or designee. Recommended: READ 098. Co-requisite: MATH 124.
PHYS 202-Physics for Science and Engineering II
This is part two of a calculus-based physics sequence intended for physical science and engineering majors. Topics include mechanical properties of matter, behavior of fluids, harmonic motion and waves, basic thermodynamics, and an introduction to electricity. Lab work required. Prerequisite: PHYS 201. Co-requisite: MATH 125.
PHYS 203-Physics for Science and Engineering III
This is part three of a calculus-based physics sequence intended for physical science and engineering majors. Topics include electricity and magnetism, with selected topics from optics and modern physics as time allows. Lab work required. Prerequisite: PHYS 202. Co-requisite: MATH 126.
