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Physics
For courses numbered 098, 198, 298, see “Topic Courses” on page 292
PHY 121 Introductory Physics I
4 cr. hrs. 4 periods (4 lec.)
Introduction to general physics for programs requiring a one-year, non-calculus based physics course. Includes the nature
of physics, linear motion and kinematics, dynamics, work and energy, linear momentum, rotational motion, heat, states of
matter, and waves and sound.
Prerequisite(s): Placement into College Algebra (MAT 151) or higher.
Corequisite(s): PHY 121LB
Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.
PHY 121IN Introductory Physics I SUN# PHY 1111
5 cr. hrs. 7 periods (4 lec., 3 lab)
Introduction to general physics for programs requiring a one-year, non-calculus based physics course. Includes the nature
of physics, linear motion and kinematics, dynamics, work and energy, linear momentum, rotational motion, heat, states of
matter, and waves and sound.
Prerequisite(s): Placement into College Algebra (MAT 151) or higher.
Information: IN is the integrated version of the course with the lecture and lab taught simultaneously.
Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.
PHY 121LB Introductory Physics I Lab
1 cr. hrs. 3 periods (3 lab)
This is the lab portion of PHY 121.
Prerequisite(s): Placement into College Algebra (MAT 151) or higher.
Corequisite(s): PHY 121
Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.
PHY 122 Introductory Physics II
4 cr. hrs. 4 periods (4 lec.)
Continuation of PHY 121/121LB or 121IN. Includes light, electricity, magnetism and electromagnetism, relativity, atomic
physics, quantum physics, wave mechanics, and nuclear physics.
Prerequisite(s): PHY 121/121LB or 121IN.
Corequisite(s): PHY 122LB
Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.
PHY 122IN Introductory Physics II SUN# PHY 1112
5 cr. hrs. 7 periods (4 lec., 3 lab)
Continuation of PHY 121/121LB or 121IN. Includes light, electricity, magnetism and electromagnetism, relativity, atomic
physics, quantum physics, wave mechanics, and nuclear physics.
Prerequisite(s): PHY 121/121LB or 121IN.
Information: IN is the integrated version of the course with the lecture and lab taught simultaneously.
Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.
PHY 122LB Introductory Physics II Lab
1 cr. hrs. 3 periods (3 lab)
This is the lab portion of PHY 122.
Prerequisite(s): PHY 121/121LB or 121IN.
Corequisite(s): PHY 122
Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.
PHY 195 Introduction to Research in Physics
4 cr. hrs. 4 periods (4 lec.)
Introduction to the methods of research in physics. Includes scientific laboratory procedures, experimental design,
scientific writing, scientific ethics, and current research in working laboratories.
Information: Consent of instructor is required before enrolling in this course.
Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.
PHY 196 Independent Studies in Physics
1-4 cr. hrs. 3-12 periods (3-12 lab)
Independent studies and projects in physics and allied science fields. Content to be determined by conference between
student and instructor.
Information:
Consent of instructor is required before enrolling in this course.
May be taken two times for a maximum of eight credit hours.
Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.
PHYSICS
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