Academic Catalog - Physics

PHY 1105 / PHY 105: Conceptual Physics w/Lab: GT-SC1 – 4 Credits 
Focuses on mechanics, heat, properties of matter, electricity and magnetism, light and modern physics. Incorporates laboratory experience. 
(Contact hours – 75) 
Prerequisite(s): College Readiness in English and College Readiness in Quantitative Literacy Math 

PHY 1111 / PHY 111: Physics: Algebra-Based I w/ Lab: GT-SC1 – 5 Credits 
The physics of mechanics and requires application of classical physics to both mathematical and conceptual problems. This course includes kinematics in one and two dimensions, Newton’s Laws, circular motion, work and energy, impulse and momentum, rotational mechanics, and simple harmonic motion. This is a statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-SCI category.
(Contact hours – 90)
Prerequisite(s): MAT 1340 / MAT 121 

PHY 1112 / PHY 112: Physics: Algebra-Based II with Lab: GT-SC1 – 5 Credits 
The physics of electricity and magnetism and requires application of classical physics to both mathematical and conceptual problems. This course covers Direct Current (DC) circuits involving resistors, capacitors, and batteries. This course also covers traveling and standing waves, electromagnetic waves, and geometric optics. This is a statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-SC1 category.
(Contact hours – 90)
Prerequisite(s): PHY 1111 / PHY 111 

PHY 2111 / PHY 211: Physics: Calculus-Based I with Lab: GT-SC1 - 5 Credits 
Covers the physics of kinematics, dynamics, and conservation laws and requires application of classical physics to both mathematical and conceptual problems. Specific concepts covered include 1D and 2D kinematics, Newton’s Laws, rotational motion, energy and work, momentum and impulse, and simple harmonic motion. This course may also cover thermodynamics and fluid mechanics. This is a statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-SC1 category. 
(Contact hours – 105) 
Prerequisite(s): MAT 2410 / MAT 201 

PHY 2112 / PHY 212: Physics: Calculus-Based II with Lab: GT-SC1 – 5 Credits 
Covers the physics of electricity and magnetism using conceptual and mathematical reasoning, including calculus. Maxwell’s equations, waves, and time-varying circuits will be covered. Optional topics include wave and geometric optics and AC circuits. This is a statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-SC1 category. 
(Contact hours – 105) 
Prerequisite(s): PHY 2111 / PHY 211 

PHY 2113 / PHY 213: Physics III: Calculus Based Modern Physics – 3 Credits 
Expands upon PHY 2112 / PHY 212 and explores twentieth century advances in physics. Topics may include special and general relativity, quantum theory, atomic physics, solid state physics, nuclear physics, semiconductor physics and cosmology.
(Contact hours – 60)
Prerequisite(s): PHY 2012 / PHY 212