Physics

Physical Science, PS 114 (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 “C” or better.

PS 144 (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.

General Physics I, PS 215 (PHYS 2014), which is an Algebra and trigonometry-based physics course and is not recommended for physics and engineering majors. Topics include me-chanics 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 “C” or better.

General Physics II, PS 225 (PHYS 2024), is a trigonometry-based survey of the principles of classical electromagnetism and optics (topics covered include electricity, magnetism, light, and modern physics).

Technical Physics I, PS 235 (PHYS 2034), is a calculus-based physics course designed for science and engineering majors. Topics include mechanics in one and two dimensions, fluids, and heat. Lab required. This is a calculus-based course and it is strongly recommended that the student should take Calculus I as a Corequisite or have completed Calculus I with a “C” or better.

Technical Physics II, PS 245 (PHYS 2044), is designed to provide a foundation in elementary classical electromagnetism for students of science and engineering. This is a calculus-based course and it is strongly recommended that the student should have completed both Calculus I and Calculus-Based Physics I with a “C” or better and should take Calculus II as a Corequisite.

This is a one-credit hour laboratory course in physical science. Students take part in experiments and other activi-ties which emphasize velocity and acceleration, forces, gravitation, thermodynamics; and electricity and magnetism. Most experiments involve the use of computer automated data collection and analysis. This course is offered only to students who have three credit hours of lecture in Physical Science, PS 113, or its equivalence.