Courses-PHY

Physics Courses

PHY-1110: Physics of Things We Use* - 4 hours
A broad qualitative study of basic physics: mechanics, properties of matter, heat, waves and sound, electricity and magnetism, light, modern physics. Designed for liberal arts and biology, earth sciences and chemistry secondary education majors. Prerequisite: MAT-1000. Fee: $15.

PHY-2211 Elementary Physics I – 4 hours
A quantitative study of mechanics, thermodynamics, and vibrations and waves. Recommended: High school algebra, trigonometry and physics. Fee: $20.

PHY-2212 Elementary Physics II – 4 hours
A quantitative study of electricity and magnetism, light and optics, and modern physics. Prerequisite: Completion of PHY-2211 with a ‘C’ or better.

PHY-3210: Astronomy* - 4 hours
Study of astronomy including properties of the solar system, stars and galaxies, and theories of stellar and galactic evolution. Field trips. Prerequisite: Completion of PHY-1110 or NSCI-1120 or 1 year of high school physics with a ‘C’ or better. Fee $20. Cross-listed with EAS-3210.