
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.



