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Physics Course Descriptions
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PHY 107
Physical Concepts
4 credits
GE category: Lab Science
Offered every fall and spring semester
Students are introduced to basic physical concepts in mechanics, fluids, heat,
sound, optics, electricity, magnetism, atomic and nuclear physics. Recommend
completion of one year of high school algebra.
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PHY 111 
General Physics I
4 credits
GE category: Lab Science
Offered every fall semester
Prerequisite: MAT 181 with a grade of "C" or higher, or
concurrent enrollment in MAT 181, or placement test score as established by District policy, or division approval
This course covers the fundamental principles of mechanics, waves, thermodynamics, fluids, and periodic motion. Problem solving is on the trigonometric level.
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PHY 112
General Physics II
4 credits
GE category: Lab Science
Offered every spring semester
Prerequisite: PHY 111
Covers fundamental principles of electricity, magnetism and optics. Problem
solving on algebraic level.
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PHY 211
Physics with Calculus I
5 credits
GE category: Lab Science
Offered every fall semester
Prerequisite: MAT 220 or concurrent enrollment in MAT 220 required
Covers fundamental principles of mechanics, fluids, thermodynamics, and wave
motion using calculus.
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PHY 212
Physics with Calculus II
5 credits
GE category: Lab Science
Offered every spring semester
Prerequisite: PHY 211
Covers fundamental principles of electricity and magnetism. Problem solving
using calculus.
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PHY 298
Workshop
1 to 3 credits
Offered upon request
Activity/Personal Enrichment
Designed to meet a variety of needs for students in Physical Science.
PHY 299
Independent Study
1 to 3 credits
Offered upon request
Activity/Personal Enrichment
Design and execution of original projects under faculty supervision.
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