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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 1403 - Astronomy: Stars and Galaxies

  Astronomy is one of the first sciences, and at present, benefits from a golden age of exploration and discovery. Fueled by new technologies and novel theoretical insights, the study of the cosmos continues to change our understanding of the universe. This course is designed not only to teach students about our universe, but also to provide framework to show who science is done and how things are connected. Semester Hours 4 (3 lec/3 lab) view syllabus

• PHYS 1404 - Astronomy: Solar System

  The course covers the fundamentals of astromony with special emphasis on the solar system. Topics include motion and structure of the sun, planets and their moons, asteroids, comets, and meteorites. 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 2426 - Principles of Physics II

  Includes a study of electricity and magnetism, DC and AC circuits, waves, sound, light, and optics. Prerequisites: PHYS 2425 and MATH 2414 or consent of division chair. Semester Hours 4 (3 lec/3 lab) view syllabus