Physics

Degrees and Certificates

Courses

ASTR 12034: Introduction to Astronomy

Common Course Number
ASTR 12034
Lecture Hours 3 Lab Hours 3 Credits 4
ACTS Equivalent Course Number
PHCS 1204

ASTR 12034 (PHSC 1204) is a general one-semester survey of astronomy course. The course includes a basic study of the solar system, stars, galaxies, and the rest of the universe.

PHSC 10004: Physical Science

Common Course Number
PHSC 10004
Lecture Hours 3 Lab Hours 3 Credits 4
ACTS Equivalent Course Number
PHSC 1004

Physical Science, PHSC 10004 (PHSC 1004), is a general survey course of the physical sciences designed for general education. Course includes topics in physics and chemistry, and may also include other physical science topics. Lab required. This is an algebra-based course and it is strongly recommended that the student should have completed Elementary Algebra with a ā€œCā€ or better.

PHYS 20105: General Physics I

Common Course Number
PHYS 20105
Lecture Hours 4 Lab Hours 3 Credits 5
ACTS Equivalent Course Number
PHYS 2014

General Physics I, which is an Algebra and trigonometry-based physics course and is not recommended for physics and engineering majors. Topics include mechanics in one and two dimensions, fluids, thermodynamics, and mechanical waves and sound. Lab required. It is strongly recommended that the student should have completed College Algebra with a ā€œCā€ or better.

PHYS 20205: General Physics II

Common Course Number
PHYS 20205
Lecture Hours 4 Lab Hours 3 Credits 5
ACTS Equivalent Course Number
PHYS 2024

General Physics II, PHYS 20205 (PHYS 2024), is a trigonometry-based survey of the principles of classical electromagnetism and optics (topics covered include electricity, magnetism, light, and modern physics).