PHYS Courses

  • PHYS 1101 - College Physics I (lab)

    This laboratory-based course accompanies PHYS 1301, College Physics I. Laboratory activities will reinforce fundamental principles of physics, using algebra and trigonometry; the principles and applications of classical mechanics and thermodynamics, including harmonic motion, mechanical waves and sound, physical systems, Newton’s Laws of Motion, and gravitation and other fundamental forces; emphasis will be on problem solving.

    Grade Basis: L
    Credit hours: 1.0
    Lab hours: 3.0

    Corequisites:

  • PHYS 1102 - College Physics II (lab)

    This laboratory-based course accompanies PHYS 1302, College Physics II. Laboratory activities will reinforce fundamental principles of physics, using algebra and trigonometry; the principles and applications of electricity and magnetism, including circuits, electrostatics, electromagnetism, waves, sound, light, optics, and modern physics topics; with emphasis on problem solving.

    Grade Basis: L
    Credit hours: 1.0
    Lab hours: 3.0

    Corequisites:

  • PHYS 1103 - Stars and Galaxies

    Laboratory in the study of stars, galaxies, and the universe outside our solar system.

    Grade Basis: L
    Credit hours: 1.0
    Lab hours: 2.0

    Prerequisites

    • College readiness in reading and math required

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  • PHYS 1104 - Solar System (lab)

    Laboratory in the study of the sun and its solar system, including its origin. Corequisite of PHYS 1304

    Grade Basis: L
    Credit hours: 1.0
    Lab hours: 2.0

    Prerequisites

    • College readiness in reading and math is required.

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  • PHYS 1115 - Physical Science Laboratory I

    Course, designed for non-science majors, that surveys topics from physics, chemistry, geology, astronomy, and meteorology.

    Grade Basis: L
    Credit hours: 1.0
    Lab hours: 2.0

    Corequisites:

    Restrictions:

    • College readiness in reading is required.

  • PHYS 1301 - College Physics I

    Fundamental principles of physics, using algebra and trigonometry; the principles and applications of classical mechanics and thermodynamics, including harmonic motion, mechanical waves and sound, physical systems, Newton’s Laws of Motion, and gravitation and other fundamental forces; with emphasis on problem solving.

    Grade Basis: L
    Credit hours: 3.0
    Lecture hours: 3.0

    Prerequisites

    • MATH 1314 or 1414 (College Algebra) AND MATH 1316 (Plane Trigonometry); or Math 2312 or MATH 2412 (Pre-Calculus)
    • College readiness in reading required

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  • PHYS 1302 - College Physics II

    Fundamental principles of physics, using algebra and trigonometry; the principles and applications of electricity and magnetism, including circuits, electrostatics, electromagnetism, waves, sound, light, optics, and modern physics topics; with emphasis on problem solving.

    Grade Basis: L
    Credit hours: 3.0
    Lecture hours: 3.0

    Prerequisites

    • Successful completion with a grade of C or better in PHYS 1301/1101 is required

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  • PHYS 1303 - Stars and Galaxies

    Study of stars, galaxies, and the universe outside our solar system.

    Grade Basis: L
    Credit hours: 3.0
    Lecture hours: 3.0

    Prerequisites

    • College readiness in reading and math required.

    Corequisites:

  • PHYS 1304 - Solar System

    Study of the sun and its solar system, including its origin.

    Grade Basis: L
    Credit hours: 3.0
    Lecture hours: 3.0

    Prerequisites

    • College readiness in reading and math required.

    Corequisites:

  • PHYS 1315 - Physical Science I

    Course designed for non-science majors that surveys topics from physics, chemistry, geology, astronomy, and meteorology.

    Grade Basis: L
    Credit hours: 3.0
    Lecture hours: 3.0

    Prerequisites

    • College readiness in reading and math required.

    Corequisites:

  • PHYS 2125 - University Physics Laboratory I

    Basic laboratory experiments supporting theoretical principles presented in PHYS 2325 involving the principles and applications of classical mechanics, including harmonic motion and physical systems; experimental design, data collection and analysis, and preparation of laboratory reports.

    Grade Basis: L
    Credit hours: 1.0
    Lab hours: 3.0

  • PHYS 2126 - University Physics Laboratory II

    Laboratory experiments supporting theoretical principles presented in PHYS 2326 involving the principles of electricity and magnetism, including circuits, electromagnetism, waves, sound, light, and optics; experimental design, data collection and analysis, and preparation of laboratory reports.

    Grade Basis: L
    Credit hours: 1.0
    Lab hours: 3.0

    Corequisites:

  • PHYS 2325 - University Physics I

    Fundamental principles of physics, using calculus, for science, computer science, and engineering majors; the principles and applications of classical mechanics, including harmonic motion, physical systems and thermodynamics; and emphasis on problem-solving.

    Grade Basis: L
    Credit hours: 3.0
    Lecture hours: 3.0

    Prerequisites:

    Corequisites:

    • PHYS 2125 - University Physics Laboratory I

  • PHYS 2326 - University Physics II

    Principles of physics for science, computer science, and engineering majors, using calculus, involving the principles of electricity and magnetism, including circuits, electromagnetism, waves, sound, light, and optics.

    Grade Basis: L
    Credit hours: 3.0
    Lecture hours: 3.0

    Prerequisites:

    Corequisites:

    • PHYS 2126 - University Physics Laboratory II