Physics & Astronomy Courses

PHYS 1103 - Stars and Galaxies Laboratory

This course is designed to complement PHYS 1303. The course consists of an observational approach to what can be found and measured in the universe outside of our solar system. Students will be involved in taking observations, collecting data and preparation of written reports. Binoculars, different types of telescopes and other instrumentation will be used. For transferability, contact a program advisor. Prerequisite: PHYS 1311 or concurrent enrollment in PHYS 1311.  $24 lab fee. R

PHYS 1104 - Solar System Laboratory

This course is designed to complement PHYS 1312. This course consists of an observational approach to what can be found and measured in our solar system. Students will be involved in gathering observations, data collection and preparation of written reports. Binoculars, different types of telescopes and other instrumentation will be used. Prerequisite: PHYS 1312 or concurrent enrollment in PHYS 1312.  $24 lab fee. R

PHYS 1303 - Stars and Galaxies

This course is designed for those students who desire to know more about the universe. The course is based on the study of stars, galaxies and the universe outside of our solar system. The subject matter will be presented in a descriptive manner, with minimal mathematical application. Mastery of this course will give the student a good understanding of how our universe is structured and its progression.   R

PHYS 1304 - Solar System

This course is designed for those students who desire to know more about our solar system. The course is based on the study of our sun, the planets within our solar system and other cosmic entities. The origin of the solar system will also be investigated. The subject matter is presented in a descriptive manner with a minimal degree of mathematical applications.   R

PHYS 1401 - College Physics I

This is an algebra and trigonometry based introductory physics. Topics include mechanics, heat and thermodynamics. Laboratory exercises emphasize measurements, concepts, and the experimental basis of physics. Laboratory portion is integrated with lecture portion. For transferability check with your program advisor. Prerequisite: Credit or registration for MATH 1316 or Math 2412 or their equivalent.  $24 lab fee. R, W, M

PHYS 1402 - College Physics II

This is an algebra and trigonometry based introductory course and is a continuation of PHYS 1401. Topics include electricity, magnetism, light, optics, and modern physics. Laboratory exercises emphasize measurements, concepts, and the experimental basis of physics. Laboratory portion is integrated with lecture portion. For transferability check with your program advisor. Prerequisite: PHYS 1401  $24 lab fee. R, W, M

PHYS 1405 - Elementary Physics I

This is the first semester physics course designed for non-science majors who need a science laboratory course. The subject matter is presented in a descriptive manner with a low mathematical overview of physics. The student will be introduced on a concept level to the principles of mechanics, properties of matter, heat, sound and other related topics. For transferability, contact a program advisor.  $24 lab fee. R, W

PHYS 1407 - Elementary Physics II

This is the second course physics designed for non-science majors and is a continuation of PHYS 1405. The subject matter is presented in a descriptive manner with a low mathematical overview of physics. The student will be introduced on a concept level to the principles of electricity, magnetism, light, atomic and nuclear physics, relativity, astrophysics and other related topics. For transferability, contact a program advisor. Prerequisite: PHYS 1405.  $24 lab fee. R, W

PHYS 2425 - University Physics I

This is a calculus based introductory physics course. Topics include classical electricity, magnetism, light, optics, and modern physics. Laboratory exercises emphasize measurements, concepts, and the experimental basic of physics. Laboratory portion is integrated with lecture portion. For transferability contact your program advisor. Prerequisite: MATH 2413.  $24 lab fee. R, W, M

PHYS 2426 - University Physics II

This is a calculus based introductory course and is a continuation of PHYS 2425. Topics include electricity, magnetism, light optics, and modern physics. Laboratory exercises emphasize measurements, concepts, and the experimental basis of physics. Laboratory portion is integrated with lecture portion. For transferability contact your program advisor. Prerequisite: PHYS 2425 and MATH 2414.  $24 lab fee. R, W, M

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