Physics

Classes

PHY 112 : Principles of Physics

This course introduces the student to the basic principles of physics with an emphasis on electricity and magnetism. The course is designed to provide the student with not only a basic knowledge of electricity and magnetism but also an understanding of real-world applications. To prepare the student to understand electricity and magnetism, additional topics includes forces, work, energy, power, sound, and the atomic nature of matter. Topics in electricity and magnetism include electrical forces and fields, currents, electrical circuits, magnetic forces and fields, capacitance, electromagnetic induction and transformers.

Credits

2

Prerequisites

College Algebra – MTH 100

PHY 115 : Technical Physics

Technical physics is an algebra based physics course designed to utilize modular concepts to include: motion, forces, torque, work energy, heat wave/sound, and electricity. Results of physics education research and physics applications in the workplace are used to improve the student’s understanding of physics in technical areas. Upon completion, students will be able to: define motion and describe specific module concepts; utilize microcomputers to generate motion diagrams; understand the nature of contact forces and distinguish passive forces; work cooperatively to set up laboratory exercises; and demonstrate applications of module-specific concepts.

Credits

4

Prerequisites

College Algebra - MTH 100

PHY 120 : Introduction to Physics

This course provides an introduction to general physics for non-science majors. Topics in fundamentals of mechanics, properties of matter, heat and temperature, simple harmonic motion, waves and sound, electricity and magnetism, optics and modern physics. Laboratory is required. As needed

Credits

4

Prerequisites

MTH 098 or higher; or adequate placement test scores

PHY 201 : General Physics I - Trig Based

This course is designed to cover general physics at a level that assures previous exposure to college algebra, and basic trigonometry. Specific topics include mechanics, properties of matter and energy, thermodynamics, and periodic motion. A laboratory is required. As needed

Credits

4

Prerequisites

MTH 113 or equivalent

PHY 202 : General Physics II – Trig Based

This course is designed to cover general physics using college algebra and basic trigonometry. Specific topics include wave motion, sound, light optics, electroplastics, circuits, magnetism, and modern physics. Laboratory is required. As needed

Credits

4

Prerequisites

A grade of “C” or better in PHY 201 or the equivalent

PHY 213 : General Physics with CAL I

This course provides a calculus-based treatment of the principle subdivisions of classical physics: mechanics and energy including thermodynamics. Laboratory is required. As needed

Credits

4

Prerequisites

MTH 125

PHY 214 : General Physics with CAL II

This course provides a calculus-based study in classical physics. Topics included are: simple harmonic motion, waves, sound, light, optics, electricity and magnetism. Laboratory is required. As needed

Credits

4

Prerequisites

A grade of “C” or better in PHY 213 or the equivalent.

PHY 218 : Modern Physics

The focus of this course is the development of the theory of relativity, the old quantum theory of Planck, Einstein, Bohr, and Sommerfeld, and the new quantum physics of Schroedinger, Heiseberg, Dirac, and Pauli. Laboratory experiments illustrate the principles discussed and include but not limited to determination of the speed of light, charge and charge to mass ratio of the electron, the Planck constant and the Rydberg constant, Laboratory is required. As needed.

Credits

4

Prerequisites

MTH 227 and a grade of “C” or better in PHY 214 or the equivalent.

PHY 299 : Directed Studies in Physics

This course is designed for independent study in specific areas of physics chosen by the student in consultation with a faculty member and carried out under faculty supervision. As needed.

Credits

1 - 2