Physics (PHYS)

101 (5) Survey of Physics 

GER-NS

Prereq: High school algebra or MATH 060 with a grade of at least 2.0 or instructor permission.

A survey course for non-science majors that develops an awareness and appreciation of the physical environment by looking at everyday experiences and relating them to the principles and laws in physics. Lab included.

111 (2) Preparation for General Physics

Prereq: MATH 098 with a grade of 3.0 or better or MATH 121 with a grade of 2.0 or better or instructor permission.

An introductory course to prepare students for General Physics, including scientific notation, conversion factors, solution of physics equations, units and dimensions, and vectors.

114 (5) General Physics I

GER-NS

Prereq: MATH 114 or MATH 122 or PHYS 111 with a grade of 2.0 or better or instructor permission.

An introductory algebra based course in mechanics including study of motion, force, work, energy, momentum, collision and rotational motion.

115 (5) General Physics II

GER-NS

Prereq: PHYS 114 with a grade of at least 2.0

An introductory algebra based course presenting the topics of heat, thermodynamics, waves, sound, light and optics.

116 (5) General Physics III

GER-NS

Prereq: PHYS 114 with a grade of at least 2.0

Physics course dealing with electricity and magnetism.

120 (3) Data and Error Analysis in the Science Laboratory

Prereq: MATH 121 with a grade of at least 2.0 or instructor permission

Graphical and analytical techniques in data processing and error analysis for beginning students in science laboratories. Useful for students in any science dealing with exact methods of measurements such as chemistry, physics and geology.

121 (5) Physics for Science and Engineering, PART I

GER-NS

Prereq: H.S. Physics or PHYS 114 with a grade of at least 2.0 and concurrent registration in or previous completion of MATH 125 or instructor permission

Calculus-based course in mechanics including motion, force, work, energy, momentum, torque, moment of inertia and equilibrium.

122 (5) Physics for Science and Engineering, PART II

GER-NS

Prereq: PHYS 121 and MATH 125 with grades of at least 2.0 in both

Calculus-based course dealing with the topics of fluid mechanics, heat, thermodynamics, waves, sound and light.

123 (5) Physics for Science and Engineering, PART III

GER-NS

Prereq: PHYS 121 and MATH 125 with grades of at least 2.0 in both

Calculus-based course that studies electricity and magnetism.

260 (5) Thermodynamics 

Prereq: PHYS 121, CHEM 140 and MATH 125 or instructor permission.

(same as ENGR 260)

Introduction to the basic principles of thermodynamics from a predominantly macroscopic point of view. Development of the basic laws of thermodynamics together with their illustration by application of energy transformation and state changes in physics and engineering problems.