Course Descriptions & Transfers
General Studies Courses Offered
PHY 101 Introduction to Physics
(4 credits/units)
Offered in fall and spring
Emphasizes applications of physics to life in the modern world. Presumes understanding of elementary algebra. 3 hours lecture, 1 recitation, 2 hours lab.
General Studies: SQ
PHS 110 Fundamentals of Physical Science
(4 credit/units) One-semester survey of the principles of physics and chemistry. Presumes understanding of elementary algebra. General Studies: SQ
PHY 111 General Physics
(3 credits/units)
Offered in fall, spring, summer
Non-calculus treatment of the principles of physics for non-physics majors. 3 hours lecture, 1 recitation.
Prerequisite: MAT 170(as of Spring 10) Co-Requisite: PHY 113; General Studies: SQ
PHY 112 General Physics
(3 credits/units)
Offered in fall, spring, summer
Continuation of PHY 111
Prerequisite: PHY 111 & 113 Co-Requisite: PHY 114 General Studies: SQ
PHY 113 General Physics Laboratory
(1 credit/unit)
Offered in fall, spring, summer
See PHY 111. Fee
General Studies: SQ
PHY 114 General Physics Laboratory
(1 credit/unit)
Offered fall, spring, summer
See PHY 112. Fee. General Studies: SQ
PHY 121 University Physics I: Mechanics
(3 credits/units)
Offered in fall, spring, summer
Kinematics; Newton's laws; work, energy, momentum, conservation laws; dynamics of particles, solids, and fluids. 3 hours lecture, 1 hour recitation.
Prerequisite: MAT 251, 265, 270. Co-Requisite: PHY 122; MAT 266,271 General Studies: SQ
PHY 122 University Physics Laboratory I
(1 credit/unit)
Offered in fall, spring, summer
See PHY 121. Fee.
General Studies: SQ
PHY 131 University Physics II: Electricity and Magnetism
(3 credits/units)
Offered in fall, spring, summer
Electric charge and current, electric and magnetic fields in vacuum and in materials, and induction. AC circuits, displacement current, and electromagnetic waves. 3 hours lecture, 1 hour recitation.
Prerequisites: MAT 266; 271 or instructor approval; PHY 121&122. Co-Requisite: MAT 272 or instructor approval & PHY 132. General Studies: SQ
PHY 132 University Physics Laboratory II
(1 credit/unit)
Offered in spring and summer.
See PHY 131
General Studies: SQ
PHY 241 University Physics III
(3 credits/units)
Offered in fall and spring
Thermodynamics, kinetic theory, physical and wave optics, relativity, photons, matter waves, atomic physics. 3 hours lecture, 1 hour recitation.
Prerequisites: PHY 131; NONMAJOR
PHY 361 Introductory Modern Physics
(3 credit/units)
Special relativity and introductory quantum theory with applications drawn from atomic, nuclear, and solid-state physics.
PHY 420 Research Paper
(1 credit/unit)
Offered in fall and spring
Scientific report writing. Culminates in a paper based on library or lab research or both. Taken in conjunction with other courses as approved. Conference.
Prerequisite: Instructor approval. Only available to Physics minors and majors. General Studies: L (if credit also earned in PHY 334)
Course Transfer
Are you looking to transfer a Physics course from an out-of-state college? please contact:
Ixtchell Ledesma
General Studies Program Coordinator
PSF 470
480.965.0355
Howard Voss
480-965-7147