Academic Catalog - Physics

PHY 105 / PHY 1105 – 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: College Readiness in English and College Readiness in Quantitative Literacy Math 

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

PHY 112 / PHY 1112 – Physics: Algebra-Based II with Lab – GT-SC1 5 Credits
Covers the physics of electricity and magnetism and requires application of classical physics to both mathematical and conceptual problems. DC circuits involving resistors, capacitors, and batteries will be covered. Also covered are electromagnetic waves and geometric optics. This course may also include topics relating to simple harmonic motion, traveling and standing waves, and AC circuits. This is a statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-SC1 category.
(Contact hours – 90)
Prerequisite: PHY 111 / PHY 1111

PHY 211 / PHY 2111 – 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: MAT 201 / MAT 2410

PHY 212 / PHY 2112 – 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: PHY 211 / PHY 2111

PHY 213 / PHY 2113 – Physics III: Calculus Based Modern Physics 3 Credits
Expands upon PHY 212 / PHY 2112 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: PHY 212 / PHY 2112