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PHY 110 - Conceptual Physics

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.

• Course Hours Per Week: Class 3, Lab 0.
• Semester Hours Credit: 3.
• Prerequisite: Proficiency in reading or a grade of “C” or better in ENG 095
• Co-requisite: PHY 110A.

 

PHY 110A - Conceptual Physics LAB

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.

• Course Hours Per Week: Class 0, Lab 2.
• Semester Hours Credit: 1.
• Prerequisite: Proficiency in reading or a grade of “C” or better in ENG 095
• Co-Requisite: PHY 110.

 

PHY 121 - Applied Physics

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.

• Course Hours Per Week: Class 3, Lab 2.
• Semester Hours Credit: 4.
• Prerequisite: None.

 

PHY 131 - Physics-Mechanics

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. This course may meet the SACS natural science requirement for AGE, AAS, DIP, or CER programs.

• Course Hours Per Week: Class 3, Lab 2.
• Semester Hours Credit: 4.

• Prerequisites: MAT 121 or MAT 161 or MAT 171 or MAT 175

• Corequisites: None

 

PHY 132 - Physics-Electrical & Magnetic

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, student should be able to apply the principles studied to applications in engineering technology fields. This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement for transferability as a premajor and/or elective course requirement. This courses my meet the SACS natural science requirement for AGE, AAS, DIP, or CER program.

• Course Hours Per Week: Class 3, Lab 2.
• Semester Hours Credit: 4.

• Prerequisite: PHY 131

• Corequisite: None

 

PHY 151 - College Physics I

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.

• Course Hours Per Week: Class 3, Lab 2.
• Semester Hours Credit: 4.
• Prerequisite: MAT 162, MAT 172, or MAT 175.

 

PHY 152 - College Physics II

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.

• Course Hours Per Week: Class 3, Lab 2.
• Semester Hours Credit: 4.
• Prerequisite: PHY 151.

 

PHY 251 - General Physics I

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.

• Course Hours Per Week: Class 3, Lab 3.
• Semester Hours Credit: 4.
• Prerequisites: MAT 271.
• Co-Requisites: MAT 272.

 

PHY 252 - General Physics II

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.

• Course Hours Per Week: Class 3, Lab 3.
• Semester Hours Credit: 4.
• Prerequisites: MAT 272 and PHY 251.