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Physics

Course Descriptions

PHYS& 100    Physics for Non-Science Majors (4 Credits)

One quarter course in physics designed for non-science majors. Students learn how physics explains their world. Class activities include learning about experimentation, measurement, and simple mathematical modeling. Four hours of lecture and two hours of lab weekly (was PHYS 100).
Prerequisite: MATH 090 or MATH 095 with a grade of 2.0 or higher and placement in ENGL& 101 (was ENGL 105).

PHYS& 101    Physics Lab for Non-Science Majors (1 Credit)

Lab emphasizes hands on applications.

PHYS& 121    General Physics I (4 Credits)

Basic concepts in mechanics, such as dynamics, kinematics, energy, gravity and rotations (was PHYS 101).
Prerequisite: MATH& 141 (was MATH 131) with a grade of 2.0 or higher and placement in ENGL& 101 (was ENGL 105).

PHYS& 122    General Physics II (4 Credits)

Basic concepts in waves, sound, heat, fluids, and optics. Four hours of lecture and two hours of lab weekly (was PHYS 102).
Prerequisite: PHYS& 121 (was PHYS 101) with a grade of 2.0 or higher and placement in ENGL& 101 (was ENGL 105).

PHYS& 123    General Physics III (4 Credits)

Basic concepts in electromagnetism, electronics, and modern physics. Modern physics includes relativity, atomic and nuclear physics, quantum mechanics and solid state physics. Four hours of lecture and two hours of lab weekly (was PHYS 203).
Prerequisite: PHYS& 122 (was PHYS 102) with a grade of 2.0 or higher and placement in ENGL& 101 (was ENGL 105).

PHYS& 131    General Physics Lab I (1 Credit)

Lab emphasizes hands on applications.

PHYS& 132    General Physics Lab II (1 Credit)

Lab emphasizes hands on applications.

PHYS& 133    General Physics Lab III (1 Credit)

Lab emphasizes hands on applications.

PHYS 155    Special Topics (1-5 Credits)

Seminars of current interest in physics.
Prerequisite: Previous course in physics or instructor's permission.

PHYS 198    Individual Project in Physics (1-5 Credits)

Study of student-selected project or approved experiences in the field of physics.
Prerequisite: Course may be repeated for a maximum of 10 Credits. S/U grade option.

PHYS 199    Special Projects (1-5 Credits)

Individual projects in Physics.

PHYS& 221    Engineering Physics I (4 Credits)

Physics for people with an interest in becoming scientists or engineers. Topics covered will be kinematics, dynamics, momentum and energy. Four hours of lecture and two hours of lab weekly (was PHYS 201). S/U grade option.
Prerequisite: MATH& 151 (was MATH 151) and ENGL& 101 (was ENGL 105), each with a grade of 2.0 or higher.

PHYS& 222    Engineering Physics II (4 Credits)

Topics covered will include electromagnetism, oscillations, and gravitation. Four hours of lecture and two hours of lab weekly. S/U grade option.
Prerequisite: PHYS& 223 (was PHYS 202), MATH& 153 (was MATH 153) and ENGL& 101 (was ENGL 105), each with a grade of 2.0 or higher.

PHYS& 223    Engineering Physics III (4 Credits)

Topics covered will include waves, fluids, optics, and modern physics. >Four hours of lecture and two hours of lab weekly (was PHYS 202). S/U grade option.
Prerequisite: PHYS& 221 (was PHYS 201), MATH& 152 (was MATH 152), and ENGL& 101 (was ENGL 105) each with a grade of 2.0 or higher.

PHYS& 231    Engineering Physics Lab I (1 Credit)

Lab emphasizes hands on applications.

PHYS& 232    Engineering Physics Lab II (1 Credit)

Lab emphasizes hands on applications.

PHYS& 233    Engineering Physics Lab III (1 Credit)

Lab emphasizes hands on applications.

PHYS 298    Individual Project in Physics (1-5 Credits)

Study of student-selected project or approved experiences in the field of physics.
Prerequisite: Course may be repeated for a maximum of 10 Credits. S/U grade option.

PHYS 299    Special Projects (5 Credits)

Individual projects in Physics.

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Last updated: 01/29/07