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Home > Academics > Course Descriptions > Physical Science
PHYSICAL SCIENCE - PHYS (Semester)
PHYS 1101 | Introduction to Physical Science
3 credits
An introductory course designed to allow students to explore the basic concepts of physical science. Students will be introduced to the history and nature of science. The course includes an introduction to the fundamental concepts of physics, chemistry, astronomy, and earth science. Students will be encouraged to explore the relationship between science and everyday life.
PHYS 1104 | Physical Geology
4 credits
This course introduces the concepts and principles of the Earth’s materials and processes. Topics include: concepts of plate tectonics, mineral identification, rock formation, soils, stream development, ground water, seismology, volcanism, glaciation, energy and mineral resources, and their effects on man’s environment and society.
PHYS 1117 | Applied Physics I - Mechanics
Prerequisite: MATH 1118 or equivalent
Corequisite: MATH 1120 or 1141 or 1142 or permission of department
3 credits
An introductory, algebra based, survey course suitable for applied science and pre-med assisting majors, covering the topics of measurements, space, time, vectors, one dimensional and multi-dimensional motion, dynamics, forces, work and energy, conservation of energy, systems of particles, collisions, rotational motion, and rotational dynamics. Laboratory component is included.
PHYS 1115 | Applied Physics II - Heat, Light, & Sound
Prerequisite: MATH 1118 or equivalent
Corequisite: MATH 1118 or 1120 or 1141 or 1142 or permission of department
3 credits
This course introduces the student to concepts of temperature and effects of heat, heat and change of state, heat transfer, thermodynamics, harmonic motion, waves, sound, light and illumination, reflection, refration, and dispersion of light: optical instruments. Demonstrations and laboratory work to complement class work.
PHYS 1121 | Applied Physics III - Electricity & Magnetism
Prerequisite: MATH 1118 or equivalent
Corequisite: MATH 1118 or 1120 or 1141 or 1142 or permission of department
3 credits
An algebra bases introductory course in electrostatics, magnetism, electromagnetism, electromegnetic induction; sources and effect of electric current, alternating current, circuits; introduction to concepts of atomic energy. Demonstrations and laboratory work to complement class work.
PHYS 1130 | Astronomy
Prerequisite: MATH 101 or MATH 106 or MATH 1106 or equivalent
3 credits
A descriptive course dealing with general principles of astronomy as well as recent discoveries in the realm of cosmology.
PHYS 1140 | Physics for Allied Health Sciences
Prerequisite: MATH 1117 or MATH 117 or consent of the instructor
3 credits
This course is an introductory survey of the basic elements of physics. Topics include measurement, error analysis, mechanics, thermodynamics, electricity and magnetism, and modern physics. Emphasis will be placed on those topics which relate to respiratory therapy.
PHYS 2201 | College Physics I
Prerequisites: MATH 1141 and 1142 or the equivalent
Corequisite: PHYS 2211
4 credits
An introductory, algebra based, survey course suitable for science and pre–med majors, covering the topics of measurement, space, time, vectors, one dimensional and multi–dimensional motion, dynamics, forces, work and energy, conservation of energy, systems of particles, collisions, rotational motion, rotational dynamics, elasticity, fluids, gravitation, waves and sound, heat and thermodynamics. Lab PHYS 2211 must be taken concurrently.
PHYS 2202 | College Physics II
Prerequisites: PHYS 2201 or permission of instructor
Corequisite: PHYS 2212
4 credits
Continuation of PHYS 2201. Introduction into electric charge, capacitance, resistance, inductance, circuits, magnetism, optics, quantum, atomic and nuclear physics. Lab PHYS 2212 must be taken concurrently.
PHYS 2211 | College Physics Lab I
Corequisite: PHYS 2201
1 credit
Lab must be taken concurrently with PHYS 2201 College Physics I.
PHYS 2212 | College Physics Lab II
Prerequisite: PHYS 2201
Corequisite: PHYS 2202
1 credit
Lab must be taken concurrently with PHYS 2202 College Physics II.
PHYS 2221 | Physics for Scientists & Engineers I
Prerequisites: MATH 1141 & 1142
Corequisites: MATH 2221 & PHYS 2231
4 credits
An introductory, calculus based, survey course suitable for science and pre–med majors, covering the topics of measurement, space, time, vectors, one dimensional and multi–dimensional motion, dynamics, forces, work and energy, conservation of energy, systems of particles, collisions, rotational motion, rotational dynamics, elasticity, fluids, gravitation, waves and sound, heat and thermodynamics. Lab PHYS 2231 must be taken concurrently.
PHYS 2222 | Physics for Scientists & Engineers II
Prerequisites: MATH 2221 & PHYS 2221 or permission of instructor
Corequisites: MATH 2222 & PHYS 2232
4 credits
Continuation of PHYS 2221. Topics will include electric charge, electric fields, Gauss’ law, electric potential, capacitance, current and resistance, basic DC circuits, introductory magnetism, Ampere’s law, optics, quantum, atomic and nuclear physics. Lab PHYS 2232 must be taken concurrently.
PHYS 2231 | Physics for Scientists & Engineers Lab I
Corequisite: PHYS 2221
1 credit
Lab must be taken concurrently with PHYS 2221 Physics for Scientists and Engineers I.
PHYS 2232 | Physics for Scientists & Engineers Lab II
Prerequisite: PHYS 2221
Corequisite: PHYS 2222
1 credit
Lab must be taken concurrently with PHYS 2222 Physics for Scientists and Engineers II.
PHYS 2240 | Elementary Modern Physics
Prerequisites: MATH 2223 and PHYS 2223/2233 or their equivalents
4 credits
Elementary modern physics is a basic survey of twentieth century physics revolving about the theory of relativity and the quantum. Application of quantum theory will include molecular, atomic, and nuclear problems. Relativity theory will be applied to inertial frames of reference and cosmological problems.
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