Courses in Physics
PHY 201: General Physics I (4)
Prerequisite: MAT 106.
Principles of vectors, mechanics, statics, dynamics, work, energy and momentum, rotational kinematics and dynamics; lecture and laboratory. (Offered every fall semester.)
Gen. Ed. Attributes: LA, EM, PN
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PHY 202: General Physics II (4)
Prerequisite: MAT 106, PHY 201
Principles of oscillatory motion, waves, sound and fluids. Coverage of topics from: the principles of electricity and magnetism, elementary DC and AC circuits, electromagnetic waves, geometric and wave optics, and modern physics; lecture and laboratory. (Offered every spring semester.)
Gen. Ed. Attributes: LA
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PHY 295: Introductory Topics in Physics (1-4)
Prerequisite: to be determined by the Division of Natural Sciences, Mathematics, and Physical Education.
An introductory study of a specific topic within physics. Intended for freshmen and sophomores, or for students with little or no background in physics. The student may repeat the course, but not the topic. (Offered as needed.)
Gen. Ed. Attributes: LA
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PHY 399: Independent Study (1-3)
Prerequisite: consent of instructor
(Offered as needed.)
Gen. Ed. Attributes: None.
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PHY 495: Advanced Topics in Physics (1-4)
Prerequisite: to be determined by the Division of Natural Sciences, Mathematics, and Physical Education.
An advanced study of a specific topic within physics. Intended for juniors and seniors, or for students with an appropriate background in physics. The student may repeat the course, but not the topic. (Offered as needed.)
Gen. Ed. Attributes: LA
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