COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
PHY101PRINCIPLES OF PHYSICS4 Credit HoursSurvey course that assumes no familiarity with physics. Space, time, matter, motion, force, momentum, mechanical energy, heat, electricity, magnetism, light, units of measure and other concepts are studied descriptively. Basic calculation and problem-solving techniques are introduced, including a brief review of elementary algebra. Laboratory work emphasizes how to read measuring instruments, proper use of measured data in calculations, and how measured data can be used to test theories of physics.Prerequisites: or MTH101, MTH121, MTH103
PHY121PHYSICS I4 Credit HoursStudy of motion, force, momentum, energy, rotational dynamics and torque, centripetal force and gravity, structure and properties of matter, fluids, vibrations and waves. Problem solving in orientation, emphasizing the application of formulas, algebra and trigonometry to physical situations. Laboratories focus on the correct reading of measuring instruments, proper handling on measurements in calculations and testing physical theories using measured data.Corequisites: MTH121
PHY122PHYSICS II4 Credit HoursStudy of heat, electricity, magnetism (including circuits), electromagnetic radiation (including light), and optics. Problem solving in orientation, emphasizing the application of formulas, algebra and trigonometry to physical situations. Laboratories focus on the correct reading of measuring instruments, proper handling on measurements in calculations and testing physical theories using measured data.Prerequisites: PHY121, MTH121
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