Initial student placement in developmental courses is based on individual college placement testing policies and procedures. Students should begin developmental course work at the appropriate level indicated by that college's placement test.
PHY 080 Intro to Physics 4 (3-2)
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
This course introduces applied principles of physics through hands-on activities and guided discussions. Emphasis is placed on basic graphical analysis, machines, friction, work, energy, power, hydraulics, heat transfer, and the gas laws. Upon completion, students should be able to use the basic language of physics and utilize problem-solving skills necessary for success in certificate-level physics courses.
PHY 090 Developmental Physics 4 (3-2)
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
This course strengthens basic vocabulary and problem-solving skills in physics. Topics include an overview of the major divisions of physics, including mechanics, electricity, optics, and modern physics. Upon completion, students should be able to utilize fundamental physics principles and problem-solving skills necessary for success in college-level physics course.
PHY 101 Fundamentals of Physics I 4 (3-2)
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
This course introduces fundamental physical concepts with emphasis on applications. Topics include systems of units, problem-solving methods, graphical analyses, vectors, motion, forces, Newton's laws of motion, work, energy, power, momentum, and properties of matter. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the principles studied as applied to their specific programs. This course is intended for diploma programs.
PHY 102 Fundamentals of Physics II 4 (3-2)
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
This course introduces fundamental physical concepts with emphasis on applications. Topics include systems of units, problem-solving methods, graphical analyses, electrostatics, AC and DC circuits, magnetism, transformers, AC and DC motors, and generators. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the principles studied as applied to their specific programs. This course is intended for diploma programs.
PHY 110 Conceptual Physics 3 (3-0)
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
This course provides a conceptually-based exposure to the fundamental principles and processes of the physical world. Topics include basic concepts of motion, forces, energy, heat, electricity, magnetism, and the structure of matter and the universe. Upon completion, students should be able to describe examples and applications of the principles studied. This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement general education core requirement in natural sciences/mathematics.
PHY 110A Conceptual Physics Lab 1 (0-2)
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: PHY 110
This course is a laboratory for PHY 110. Emphasis is placed on laboratory experiences that enhance materials presented in PHY 110. Upon completion, students should be able to apply the laboratory experiences to the concepts presented in PHY 110. This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement general education core requirement in natural sciences/mathematics.
PHY 121 Applied Physics I 4 (3-2)
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
This algebra-based course introduces fundamental physical concepts as applied to industrial and service technology fields. Topics include systems of units, problem-solving methods, graphical analyses, vectors, motion, forces, Newton's laws of motion, work, energy, power, momentum, and properties of matter. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the principles studied as applied in industrial and service fields.
PHY 122 Applied Physics II 4 (3-2)
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
This algebra-based course introduces fundamental physical concepts as applied to industrial and service technology fields. Emphasis is placed on systems of units, problem-solving methods, graphical analysis, static electricity, AC and DC circuits, magnetism, transformers, AC and DC motors, and generators. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the principles studied as applied in industrial and service fields.
PHY 125 Health Sciences Physics 4 (3-2)
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
This course introduces fundamental physical principles as they apply to health technologies. Topics include motion, force, work, power, simple machines, and other topics as required by the students' area of study. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the fundamental principles covered as they relate to practical applications in the health sciences.
PHY 131 Physics-Mechanics 4 (3-2)
Prerequisites: MAT 121 or MAT 161
Corequisites: None
This algebra/trigonometry-based course introduces fundamental physical concepts as applied to engineering technology fields. Topics include systems of units, problem-solving methods, graphical analysis, vectors, motion, forces, Newton's laws of motion, work, energy, power, momentum, and properties of matter. Upon completion, students should be able to apply the principles studied to applications in engineering technology fields.
PHY 132 Physics-Elec & Magnetism 4 (3-2)
Prerequisites: PHY 131
Corequisites: None
This algebra/trigonometry-based course is a study of fundamental physical concepts as applied to engineering technology fields. Topics include systems of units, problem-solving methods, graphical analysis, waves, electricity, magnetism, circuits, transformers, motors, and generators. Upon completion, students should be able to apply the principles studied to applications in engineering technology fields.
PHY 133 Physics-Sound & Light 4 (3-2)
Prerequisites: PHY 131
Corequisites: None
This algebra/trigonometry-based course is a study of fundamental physical concepts as applied to engineering technology fields. Topics include systems of units, problem-solving methods, graphical analysis, wave motion, sound, light, and modern physics. Upon completion, students should be able to apply the principles studied to applications in engineering technology fields.
PHY 140 Physics-Mech Structures 4 (3-2)
Prerequisites: PHY 131
Corequisites: None
This algebra/trigonometry-based course introduces the analysis of mechanical structures. Topics include equilibrium of two- and three-dimensional forces, centroids, center of gravity, and the analysis of trusses and frames. Upon completion, students should be able to analyze typical structural systems and calculate internal and external forces on structural members.
PHY 141 Fiber Optics 4 (3-2)
Prerequisites: PHY 131
Corequisites: None
This course provides a fundamental understanding of physical principles related to fiber optic systems. Topics include the nature of light, optical fibers, detectors, modulation formats, system design, physical optics, and optical communication. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the fundamental principles studied as they relate to practical applications of fiber optic systems.
PHY 145 Geometrical Optics 4 (3-2)
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
This course introduces waves, energy, thermal properties of materials, and geometrical optics. Topics include thermal expansion, calorimetry, electromagnetic waves, geometrical optics, and other appropriate areas. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the concepts studied and relate them to practical applications.
PHY 151 College Physics I 4 (3-2)
Prerequisites: MAT 161 or MAT 171
Corequisites: None
This course uses algebra- and trigonometry-based mathematical models to introduce the fundamental concepts that describe the physical world. Topics include units and measurement, vectors, linear kinematics and dynamics, energy, power, momentum, fluid mechanics, and heat. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the principles involved and display analytical problem-solving ability for the topics covered. This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement general education core requirement in natural sciences/mathematics.
PHY 152 College Physics II 4 (3-2)
Prerequisites: PHY 151
Corequisites: None
This course uses algebra- and trigonometry-based mathematical models to introduce the fundamental concepts that describe the physical world. Topics include electrostatic forces, electric fields, electric potentials, direct-current circuits, magnetostatic forces, magnetic fields, electromagnetic induction, alternating-current circuits, and light. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the principles involved and display analytical problem-solving ability for the topics covered. This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement general education core requirement in natural sciences/mathematics.
PHY 153 Modern Topics in Physics 4 (3-2)
Prerequisites: PHY 151
Corequisites: None
This course uses algebra- and trigonometry-based mathematical models to introduce the fundamental concepts that describe the physical world. Topics include atomic structure, nuclear processes, natural and artificial radioactivity, basic quantum theory, and special relativity. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the principles involved and display analytical problem-solving ability for the topics covered. This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement for transferability as a premajor and/or elective course requirement.
PHY 251 General Physics I 4 (3-2)
Prerequisites: MAT 271
Corequisites: MAT 272
This course uses calculus-based mathematical models to introduce the fundamental concepts that describe the physical world. Topics include units and measurement, vector operations, linear kinematics and dynamics, energy, power, momentum, rotational mechanics, periodic motion, fluid mechanics, and heat. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the principles involved and display analytical problem-solving ability for the topics covered. This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement general education core requirement in natural sciences/mathematics.
PHY 252 General Physics II 4 (3-3)
Prerequisites: MAT 272 and PHY 251
Corequisites: None
This course uses calculus-based mathematical models to introduce the fundamental concepts that describe the physical world. Topics include electrostatic forces, electric fields, electric potentials, direct-current circuits, magnetostatic forces, magnetic fields, electromagnetic induction, alternating-current circuits, and light. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the principles involved and display analytical problem-solving ability for the topics covered. This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement general education core requirement in natural sciences/mathematics.
PHY 253 Modern Physics 4 (3-3)
Prerequisites: PHY 251
Corequisites: None
This course uses calculus-based mathematical models to introduce the fundamental concepts that describe the physical world. Topics include atomic structure, nuclear processes, natural and artificial radioactivity, quantum theory, and special relativity. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the principles involved and display analytical problem-solving ability for the topics covered. This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement for transferability as a premajor and/or elective course requirement.
