Physics (PHY)
PHY 1120 — Physics I
Credit Hours: 4.00 Total Contact Hours: 5.00 Lecture Hours: 3.00 Lab Hours: 2.00
Introduces applied mechanical physics, which includes: Vector forces, moments, constant acceleration trajectories, friction, concepts of simple machines, rotary motion, work, power, energy, torque, simple harmonic motion, waves & sound, solid & fluid properties, heat & thermodynamics and kinetic theory of gases. Algebra-based.
Transfer: TAG, TM.
Prerequisites: MTH 0904, MTH 0953 with a 'C' or better
Corequisites: MTH 1210 or MTH 1370.
PHY 1130 — Physics II
Credit Hours: 4.00 Total Contact Hours: 5.00 Lecture Hours: 3.00 Lab Hours: 2.00
Introduces applied mechanical physics, which includes: Electric field potential and forces, current and magnetic field integration over continuous charge/current distribution, quantum physics, atomic physics, nuclear physics, induction and inductance, resistance-capacitance and basic circuit analysis, EMF and electric power, electromagnetic waves, Kirchoff's Law, RLC circuits, Farday's Law, conductivity, geometric optics, diffractions, interference, polarization.
Transfer: TAG, TM.
Prerequisites: MTH 0904, MTH 0953 with a grade of 'C' or better
Corequisites: MTH 1210 or MTH 1370.
PHY 1220 — Physics I - Calculus Based
Credit Hours: 5.00 Total Contact Hours: 6.00 Lecture Hours: 4.00 Lab Hours: 2.00
Introduces calculus-based classical physics: Newton's laws, fluids, thermodynamics, waves; for students in physical sciences, mathematics, and engineering.
Corequisites: MTH 1711.
PHY 1230 — Physics II - Calculus Based
Credit Hours: 5.00 Total Contact Hours: 6.00 Lecture Hours: 4.00 Lab Hours: 2.00
Introduces classical physics as calculus based: Newton's laws, fluids, thermodynamics, waves; for students in physical sciences, mathematics, and engineering.
Prerequisites: PHY 1220 (with a "D" or better).