Physics Courses

PHYS& 100    5 credits
Physics for Non-Science Majors
Physics for nonscience majors. Study of the basic fundamentals of physics, including mechanics, heat, light, sound, electricity, magnetism and modern physics.

PHYS& 121    5 credits
General Physics I
Study of the fundamental principles and applications of mechanics, including vectors, static equilibrium, linear and rotational motion, Newton’s laws, work, energy, and momentum. Includes laboratory. Prerequisites: Math 097 or equivalent, or instructor’s signature.

PHYS& 122    5 credits
General Physics II
Study of the basic principles and applications of fluids, heat, sound and light. Includes laboratory. Prerequisite: Math 097, or equivalent, or instructor’s signature.

PHYS& 123    5 credits
General Physics III
Study of the basic principles and applications of electricity and magnetism and an introduction to modern physics. Includes laboratory. Prerequisites: MATH 097 or equivalent, or instructor’s signature.

PHYS& 221    5 credits
Engineering Physics I
The study of kinematics, statics, rotational motion and collisions. Topics include one- and two-dimensional motion for point masses and rigid bodies, conservation laws for momentum and energy, and equilibrium conditions. Laboratory included. Prerequisites: one-year high school physics, MATH& 151, or concurrent enrollment.

PHYS& 222    5 credits
Engineering Physics II
The study of simple harmonic motion, waves, temperature and heat. Topics include the Ideal Gas Laws, the Laws of Thermodynamics, and thermodynamic systems. Electrostatics through Gauss’ law covered. Laboratory included. Prerequisites: One year high school physics, PHYS&221, MATH&152 or concurrent enrollment.

PHYS& 223    5 credits
Engineering Physics III
The study of electrical and magnetic phenomena, starting with electric potential and continuing on into optics and quantum mechanics. Topics include electrostatics, magnetostatics, DC and AC circuit theory, and geometric ray optics. Laboratory included. Prerequisites: One year high school physics, PHYS&222, MATH&153 or concurrent enrollment.