Physics Course Information
PHY 120 Introduction to Physics - 4 Prerequisite: MTH 098
This course provides an introduction to general physics for non-science majors. Topics include the fundamentals in the major areas of physics such as mechanics, properties of matter, thermodynamics, wave motion, electricity, magnetism, optics, and modern physics. A 120-minute laboratory is required.
PHY 201 General Physics I - Trigonometry Based - 4 Prerequisite: MTH 113
This course is designed to cover general physics at a level that assumes previous exposure to college algebra and basic trigonometry. Specific topics include mechanics, properties of matter, energy, thermodynamics, and periodic motion. A 120 minute laboratory is required.
PHY 202 General Physics II - Trigonometry Based - 4 Prerequisite: PHY 201
This course is designed to cover general physics at a level that assumes previous exposure to college algebra and basic trigonometry. Specific topics include wave motion, sound, light, optics, electrostatics, circuits, magnetism, and modern physics. A 120 minute laboratory is required.
PHY 213 General Physics with Calculus I - 4 Prerequisite: MTH 115 or co-requisite
This course provides a calculus-based treatment of the topics covered in PHY 201. A 120 minute laboratory is required.
PHY 214 General Physics with Calculus II - 4 Prerequisite: PHY 213
This course provides a calculus-based treatment of the topics covered in PHY 202. A 120-minute laboratory is required.
