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  • PHYS 1401 - General Physics I

    Provides a laboratory-oriented approach to physics. Includes velocity, acceleration, force, energy, heat, wave motion, sound, and light. Prerequisite: Credit for, or concurrent enrollment in, MATH 1316 or equivalent or consent of division director. Semester Hours 4 (3 lec/3 lab) view syllabus

  • PHYS 1402 - General Physics II

    Includes vectors, static equilibrium, electricity, magnetism, and radioactivity. A student with a strong high school background in science may take PHYS 1402 without 1401. Prerequisite: PHYS 1401. Semester Hours 4 (3 lec/3 lab) view syllabus

  • PHYS 1405 - Elementary Physics I

    Provides students with a laboratory-oriented introduction to the concepts of mechanics, properties of matter, thermodynamics, and waves. The intent of the course is to provide each student a better understanding of the theories of physics and their application to current societal issues and technological applications. Semester Hours 4 (3 lec/3 lab) view syllabus

  • PHYS 1407 - Elementary Physics II

    Provides students with a laboratory-oriented introduction to the concepts of electricity, magnetism, energy production, light, optics, and topics in modern physics. The intent of the course is to provide each student a better understanding of the theories of physics and their application to current societal issues and technological applications. Semester Hours 4 (3 lec/3 lab) view syllabus

  • PHYS 2425 - Principles Of Physics I

    Includes a study of mechanics, wave motion, and heat. Designed for pre-engineering, physics, mathematics, and chemistry majors. Prerequisite: Credit for, or concurrent enrollment in, MATH 2413 or consent of division director. Semester Hours 4 (3 lec/3 lab) view syllabus

  • PHYS 2426 - Principles Of Physics II

    Includes electricity, magnetism, and a brief introduction to atomic and nuclear physics. Prerequisite: PHYS 2425 and MATH 2413 or consent of division director. Semester Hours 4 (3 lec/3 lab) view syllabus