Physics

*Course has additional pre or co requisite(s)

PHY 111 (4)       PHY 1111
College Physics I
Algebra-based study of motion, static and dynamic mechanics, waves and sound. Prerequisites: *MAT 187. General Education: Physical and Biological Sciences. Three lecture; three lab.

PHY 112 (4)       PHY 1112
College Physics II
Introduction to the concepts of electricity and magnetism, light, and optics.  Additional topics in quantum physics, atomic physics, nuclear physics, thermodynamics, or relativity will be discussed   Prerequisite: *PHY 111. General Education:  Lab Sciences.   Three lecture; three lab.

PHY 161 (4)       PHY 1121
University Physics I
First semester calculus-based physics course designed for pre-engineering and pre-science majors. Mechanics, motion, statics and dynamics, work, power and energy, impulse, and momentum will be studied. Prerequisites: *MAT 220. General Education: Physical and Biological Sciences. Three lecture; three lab.

PHY 180 (4)
Introduction to Astronomy
Motion and structure of the sun, planets, constellations, comets, asteroids, and meteors. Cosmic explosions, quasars, and stellar evolution including white dwarfs, neutron stars and black holes. Lab component requires numerous night observations. General Education: Physical and Biological Sciences. Three lecture; three lab.

PHY 253 (4)
Archaeoastronomy
Examination of how pre-historical societies used celestial movements to anticipate ceremonial and survival activities. Concentrates on motions of the sky, research methodologies and cultural interpretation of sites. Field trips. Co-requisite: *MAT 121 or *MAT 122. General Education: Physical and Biological Sciences. Special Requirements: Ethnic/Race/Gender Awareness, Contemporary Global/International Awareness or Historical Awareness. Three lecture; three lab.

PHY 262 (4)       PHY 1131
University Physics II
Second semester calculus-based  physics course.  Topics include electrostatic phenomena, conductors, electric and magnetic fields, resistance, capacitance, and other basic circuit components and analysis, and magnetic forces and currents. Prerequisite: *PHY161.  Pre- or co-requisite: *MAT 230.  General Education: Physical/Biological Sciences. Three lecture; three lab.

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