| PHY 101 |
Elementary Physics |
4 Credits |
| This introductory course designed for non-science majors covers selected topics from mechanics, heat, optics, electromagnetism and modern physics at a very elementary level. Only knowledge of algebra is required to follow the course. A laboratory component may be integrated with the course. |
| No pre-requsite |
| PHY 103 |
Introduction to Physics I |
3 Credits |
First part of a two semester algebra based introductory
physics course designed for science majors, but open to non-science majors
with adequate background in mathematics. This part concentrates on topics
in Newtonian mechanics, waves and heat. PHY107L and PHY 1R3 are required
to be taken concurrently. Only one of PHY 103 and PHY 105 will count towards
|
| Co-requisite MAT 111 Pre-calculus or
equivalent |
| PHY 1R3 |
Recitation for Introduction to Physics I |
0 Credits |
Recitation session for PHY 103 Introduction to Physics I.
Must be taken concurrently with PHY 103. |
| PHY 104 |
Introduction to Physics II |
3 Credits |
Second part of a two semester algebra based introductory physics course designed for science majors, but open to non-science majors with adequate background in mathematics. This part concentrates
on topics in electricity and magnetism, optics and modern physics.
PHY108L and PHY1R4 are required to be taken concurrently.
Only one of PHY 104 and PHY 106 will count towards a degree. |
Co-requisite MAT 111 Pre-calculus or
equivalent
Pre-Requisiste PHY 103 or PHY 105
|
| PHY 1R4 |
Recitation for Introduction to Physics II |
0 Credits |
Recitation session for PHY 104 Introduction to Physics II.
Must be taken concurrently with PHY 104. |
| PHY 105 |
General Physics I |
3 Credits |
First part of a two semester calculus based introductory
physics course designed for science majors, but open to non-science majors
with adequate background in mathematics. This part concentrates on topics
in Newtonian mechanics, waves and heat. PHY107L and PHY 1R5 is required
to be taken concurrently. Only one of PHY 103 and PHY 105 will count towards
a degree. |
| Co-requisite MAT 121 Calculus Ior equivalent |
| PHY 1R5 |
Recitation for General Physics I |
0 Credits |
Recitation session for PHY 105 General Physics I. Must be
taken concurrently with PHY 105. |
| PHY 106 |
General Physics II |
3 Credits |
Second part of a two semester calculus based introductory
physics course designed for science majors, but open to non-science majors
with adequate background in mathematics. This part concentrates on topics
in electricity and magnetism, optics and modern physics. PHY106L and PHY1R6
are required to be taken concurrently. Only one of PHY 104 and PHY 106
will count towards a degree. |
Co-requisite MAT 121 Calculus I or
equivalent
Pre-Requisiste PHY 103 or PHY 105
|
| PHY 1R6 |
Recitation for General Physics II |
0 Credits |
Recitation session for PHY 106 General Physics II. Must
be taken concurrently with PHY 106. |
| PHY 107L |
Freshman Physics Lab I |
1 Credit |
Selected experiments on topics covered in PHY 103 and PHY
105. |
To be taken concurrently with PHY 103 or PHY
105.
Co-requisite PHY 103 or PHY 105 |
| PHY 108L |
Freshman Physics Lab II |
1 Credits |
Selected experiments on topics covered in PHY 104 and PHY
106. |
To be taken concurrently with PHY 104
or PHY 106.
Co-requisite PHY 104 or PHY 106 |
| PHY 171 |
Problem Solving Skills in Physics |
1 Credits |
This course is designed to sharpen and make up for deficiencies
in problem solving skills in Physics. Elementary examples will be treated
from various areas of Physics. |
| No pre-requisite |
| PHY 181 |
Elementary Astronomy |
3 Credits |
Introduction to astronomy covering solar system, stellar
evolution, galaxies and big-bang theory. Designed primarily for non-science
majors with practically no use of mathematics. PHY181L is required to
be taken concurrently. |
| No pre-requisite |
| PHY 182L |
Elementary Astronomy Lab |
1 Credits |
Selected simple experiments in astronomy using computer
software and limited or no use of optical telescope. |
To be taken concurrently with PHY 181
Co-Requisiste PHY 181 |
| PHY 191 |
Environmental Physics |
3 Credits |
Selected topics in physics effecting our environment: heat
engines and environmental pollution, greenhouse effect, nuclear power
and radioactivity, effect of pollution on global climate, acts of terrorism
that can effect our environment. Integrated lectures, labs and field works.
|
| No pre-requisite |
