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PHY 101 : Fundamentals of Physics I

Credits: 4

Introduction to Physics. Includes mechanics, vectors, energy, simple machines, satellite motion, and the theory of special relativity.

Prerequisites

(WR 115 and RD 115) or IRW 115 and MTH 20 or equivalent placement. Audit available. This course fulfills the following GE requirements: Science, Math, Computer Science/ASOT-B, Science, Math, Computer Science/AAOT, Science, Math, Computer Science/AS, Science, Math, Computer Science/AAS, Science, Math, Computer Science/AGS.

PHY 102 : Fundamentals of Physics II

Credits: 4

A conceptual study of physics. Topics include properties of matter, heat and thermodynamics, and atomic and nuclear physics.

Prerequisites

(WR 115 and RD 115) or IRW 115 and MTH 20 or equivalent placement. Audit available. This course fulfills the following GE requirements: Science, Math, Computer Science/ASOT-B, Science, Math, Computer Science/AAOT, Science, Math, Computer Science/AS, Science, Math, Computer Science/AAS, Science, Math, Computer Science/AGS.

PHY 103 : Fundamentals of Physics III

Credits: 4

A conceptual study of physics. Topics include waves and sound, electricity and magnetism, and light and optics.

Prerequisites

(WR 115 and RD 115) or IRW 115 and MTH 20 or equivalent placement. Audit available. This course fulfills the following GE requirements: Science, Math, Computer Science/ASOT-B, Science, Math, Computer Science/AAOT, Science, Math, Computer Science/AS, Science, Math, Computer Science/AAS, Science, Math, Computer Science/AGS.

PHY 201 : General Physics

Credits: 4

Introductory physics (algebra based) for science majors, pre-medical, pre-dental, pre-chiropractic and pre-physical therapy students. Topics include mechanics including statics, forces and motion energy, collisions, circular motion and rotational dynamics.

Prerequisites

MTH 111 and its prerequisite requirements. Audit available. This course fulfills the following GE requirements: Science, Math, Computer Science/ASOT-B, Science, Math, Computer Science/AAS, Science, Math, Computer Science/AGS, Science, Math, Computer Science/AS, Science, Math, Computer Science/AAOT.

PHY 202 : General Physics

Credits: 4

Topics include mechanical properties of matter, heat, waves, sound and light. Algebra-based physics.

Prerequisites

PHY 201 and its required prerequisites. Audit available. This course fulfills the following GE requirements: Science, Math, Computer Science/AAOT, Science, Math, Computer Science/AS, Science, Math, Computer Science/AAS, Science, Math, Computer Science/AGS, Science, Math, Computer Science/ASOT-B.

PHY 203 : General Physics

Credits: 4

Topics include electricity, magnetism and radioactivity. Algebra-based physics.

Prerequisites

PHY 201 and its prerequisite requirements. Audit available. This course fulfills the following GE requirements: Science, Math, Computer Science/ASOT-B, Science, Math, Computer Science/AAS, Science, Math, Computer Science/AGS, Science, Math, Computer Science/AS, Science, Math, Computer Science/AAOT.

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