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PHYSICS

The physics program provides the necessary co-requisites for chemistry and biology majors, as well as for students who desire to enrich their programs with study in one of these courses.


101      Introduction to Physical Science
This course provides an introductory survey of the physical sciences with particular emphasis upon topics selected from physics and chemistry. The history of and methods used in science will be studied. Designed to fulfill the physical science general education requirement for non-science majors. This class includes a laboratory component. Credit Hours: 3

121      General Physics
This course is an introduction to the basic laws and theories of the following main areas of classical physics: mechanics, heat, and thermodynamics. This class includes a laboratory component. Credit Hours: 4

122      General Physics
A continuation of Physics 121, introducing the basic laws and theories of wave motion, electricity and magnetism, optics, and modern physics. This class includes a laboratory component. Prerequisites: PHYS 121. Credit Hours: 4

211      Calculus-Based General Physics
This course is a calculus-based introduction to the basic laws and theories of the following main areas of classical physics: mechanics, heat, and thermodynamics. This class includes a laboratory component. Prerequisites: MATH 111, or concurrent enrollment. Credit Hours: 4

212      Calculus-Based General Physics
A continuation of Physics 211, this course is a calculus-based introduction to the basic laws and theories of wave motion, electricity and magnetism, optics, and modern physics. This class includes a laboratory component. Prerequisites: PHYS 211. Credit Hours: 4

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