Course Descriptions

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PHYS 101L - Introductory Physics with Lab - 5.00 credits

Prerequisites: MATH 31 or higher, or satisfactory score on the math placement test. A survey of physics with emphasis on mechanics, heat, light, sound, electricity, magnetism, and atomic physics. Emphasis on the concepts of physics. (MOTR PHYS 100L)

PHYS 101 - Introductory Physics - 4.00 credits

Prerequisites: MATH 31 or higher, or satisfactory score on the math placement test. A survey of physics with emphasis on mechanics, heat, light, sound, electricity, magnetism, and atomic physics. Emphasis on the concepts of physics. (MOTR PHYS 100)

PHYS 104L - Foundations of Physical Science with Lab - 5.00 credits

Prerequisites: MATH 31 with a grade of S or satisfactory score on the math placement test. Fundamental principles and concepts of classical and modern physics, astronomy, chemistry and earth science, and their relationships. Includes a lab component. (MOTR PHYS 110L)

PHYS 106 - General Astronomy - 4.00 credits

Prerequisites: MATH 31 or higher with a grade of S (Satisfactory) or appropriate math placement. This course is a survey of astronomy with emphasis on the scientific method, observation, tools of observation, and the models, physical principles, and processes that help describe and predict astronomical phenomena. (MOTR ASTR 100)

PHYS 106L - General Astronomy with Lab - 5.00 credits

Prerequisites: MATH 31 or higher with a grade of S (Satisfactory) or appropriate math placement. This course is a survey of astronomy with emphasis on the scientific method, observation, tools of observation, and the models, physical principles, and processes that help describe and predict astronomical phenomena. (MOTR ASTR 100L)

PHYS 130 - General Physics I - 5.00 credits

Prerequisite: MATH 130 or higher. Algebraic and trigonometric introduction to the principles of mechanics, heat, and sound with an emphasis on problem solving and applications in technical and health careers. (MOTR PHYS 150L)

PHYS 131 - General Physics II - 5.00 credits

Prerequisite: PHYS 130. Algebraic and trigonometric introduction to the principles of electricity and magnetism, light and geometrical optics, and atomic physics with an emphasis on problem solving and applications in technical and health careers.

PHYS 220 - Engineering Physics I - 5.00 credits

Prerequisite: MATH 180 with a minimum grade of C and a co-requisite of MATH 190. Calculus-based introduction to the principles of mechanics, heat, and sound with an emphasis on problem solving and applications in engineering and science careers. (MOTR PHYS 200L)

PHYS 221 - Engineering Physics II - 5.00 credits

Prerequisite: PHYS 220 (C or higher) and a co-requisite of MATH 210. Calculus-based introduction to the principles of electricity and magnetism, light and geometrical optics, and modern physics with an emphasis on problem solving and applications in engineering and science careers.