Physics (PHY)

PHY-106. Fundamentals of Physics. (3 Credits)

An examination of physical principles and phenomena with applications in mechanics, properties of matter, heat, sound, electricity, magnetism, light, and quantum physics. The course does not assume that students have had high school physics and is intended for nonscience liberal arts and technical students. It will include large group mini-labs and demonstrations. PHY-106 taken concurrently with PHY-107 Fundamentals of Physics Lab also is designed as an entry-level course for PHY-150, standard college physics. PHY-107 taken concurrently with PHY-106 will satisfy the physical science general education requirement. Fee is required. (4 contact hours)

PHY-107. Fundamentals of Physics Lab. (1 Credit)

A laboratory examination of physical principles and phenomena in mechanics, properties of matter, heat, sound, electricity, magnetism, light, and quantum physics. The course does not assume that students have had high school physics, and is intended for nonscience liberal arts and technical students. PHY-107 taken concurrently with PHY-106 Fundamentals of Physics is also designed as an entry-level course for PHY-150, standard college physics. PHY-106 taken concurrently with PHY-107 will satisfy the physical science general education requirement. Fee is required. (2 contact hours)

PHY-108. Fundamentals of Physics. (4 Credits)

An examination of physical principles and phenomena with applications in mechanics, properties of matter, heat, sound, electricity, magnetism, light, and quantum physics. The course does not assume that students have had high school physics and is intended for nonscience liberal arts and technical students. It will include large group mini-labs and demonstrations. This course includes a lab component. Fee is required. (6 contact hours)

PHY-150. Mechanics, Heat & Sound. (4 Credits)

This general college physics course for liberal arts or science majors covers motion, momentum, work, power, energy, fields, heat, and forces. This course includes a laboratory component. Fee is required. (6 contact hours)

PHY-151. Electricity Magnetism & Light. (4 Credits)

Direct Current circuits, radiation, relativity, nuclear and elementary particles, and quantum theory are examined. Fee is required. (6 contact hours)

PHY-203. Mechanics. (4 Credits)

Introduces physics with calculus for science, engineering and math majors. Explores simple equations of motion, vectors, forces in equilibrium, and the laws of dynamics. Applications including linear, rotational and harmonic motions. Introduces hydrostatics and hydrodynamics. One year of high school physics is strongly recommended. This course includes a laboratory component. Fee is required. (6 contact hours)

PHY-204. Electricity, Magnetism and Optics. (4 Credits)

Second in the introductory physics sequence for science, engineering and math majors. Electric and magnetic fields; electric and magnetic properties of matter; the laws of electricity and magnetism; alternating, direct, and transient currents; electromagnetic oscillations and waves; reflection and refraction of light; and optical systems are studied. Fee is required. (6 contact hours)

PHY-205. Waves and Modern Physics. (4 Credits)

Third in the introductory physics sequence for science, engineering and math majors, properties and equations of waves applied to sound and light are examined. Covers relativistic mechanics, and basic atomic and nuclear structure. Emphasizes quantum nature of applicable laws. Fee is required. (6 contact hours)