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PHY - Physics

PHY 1020
Basic Concepts of Physics

(Offered fall and spring). This is a basic overview course presenting physics concepts with a minimum emphasis on mathematics. As a conceptual course, it is designed to help students develop a clear and logical understanding of the fundamental physics principles to include motion, gravity, vectors, momentum, energy, vibrations, waves, heat and thermodynamics. Further, it will include practical examples that demonstrate the role of physics in other disciplines.

Credit hours: 3Lecture hours: 3
PHY 1023
Survey of General Physics

(Offered fall, spring, and summer). Prerequisite: MAC1140, MAC1114. A conceptual approach to physics with emphasis on problem solving. This course is designed for students who plan to take PHY 2048 and have had no previous physics course.

Credit hours: 3Lecture hours: 3
PHY 2048
University Physics I

(Offered fall and spring). Prerequisites: MAC2311, PHY1023 or equivalent. Corequisites: MAC2312, PHY2048L. A study of mechanics and simple harmonic motion at the calculus level with engineering applications.

Credit hours: 4Lecture hours: 4
PHY 2048H
Honors University Physics I

(Offered fall and spring). Prerequisites: MAC2311, PHY1023 or equivalent. Corequisites: MAC2312, PHY2048L. A study of mechanics and simple harmonic motion at the calculus level with engineering applications.

Credit hours: 4
PHY 2048L
University Physics I Laboratory

$5.00 lab fee. (Offered fall and spring). Corequisite: PHY2048 or consent of instructor. Investigation of lecture-related materials with an emphasis on the relationship of theoretical concepts to realistic measurements.

Credit hours: 1Lab hours: 3
PHY 2049
University Physics II

(Offered fall and spring). Prerequisites: PHY2048, MAC2312. Corequisite: PHY2049L. A continuation of PHY2048 involving selected topics from sound, thermodynamics, optics, electricity, and magnetism.

Credit hours: 4Lecture hours: 4
PHY 2049L
University Physics II Laboratory

$5.00 lab fee. (Offered fall and spring). Corequisite: PHY2049 or consent of instructor. A continuation of PHY2048L.

Credit hours: 1Lab hours: 3
PHY 2053
College Physics I

(Offered fall). Prerequisite: MAC1140, MAC1114. Corequisite: PHY2053L. Selected topics from mechanics and thermodynamics. Application is towards nonengineering fields.

Credit hours: 3Lecture hours: 3
PHY 2053L
College Physics I Laboratory

$5.00 lab fee. (Offered fall). Corequisite: PHY2053 or consent of instructor. Laboratory work involves investigation of lecture-related materials and alternative approaches to problem solving.

Credit hours: 1Lab hours: 2
PHY 2054
College Physics II

(Offered spring). Prerequisite: PHY2053. Corequisite: PHY2054L. A continuation of PHY2053 involving selected topics from mechanics, wave motion, sound, optics, electricity, magnetism, and atomic physics.

Credit hours: 3Lecture hours: 3
PHY 2054L
College Physics II Laboratory

$5.00 lab fee (Offered spring). Corequisite: PHY2054 or consent of instructor. A continuation of PHY2053L.

Credit hours: 1Lab hours: 2
PHY 2949
COOP/Work Experience/Physics

1-3 crs. Cooperative Education courses may be taken toward completion of most of the Associate in Arts and Associate in Science degree programs. A maximum of six credit hours may be used in meeting the A.A. degree requirements. Prerequisite: Minimum of 2.0 GPA, meet with the co-op coordinator, and availability of co-op work experience slot. Supervised, practical work experience that seeks to combine theories and apply practical skills to projects in the student?s major field of study. Requirements include online weekly, mid-term, and end-of-term reflection assignments.

Credit hours: 1-3Other hours: 1-3
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