Physics (PHYS)

Students will gain a broad base of scientific knowledge and methodologies in the natural sciences. This will enable them to develop scientific literacy, the knowledge and understanding of scientific concepts and processes essential for personal decision making and understanding scientific issues.

Students will gain a broad base of scientific knowledge and methodologies in the natural sciences. This will enable them to develop scientific literacy, the knowledge and understanding of scientific concepts and processes essential for personal decision making and understanding scientific issues.

An introductory laboratory science course intended for nonscience majors, or for students who need only one semester of physics. Students with credit for high school physics should elect PHYS 1201 or PHYS 2201.  Topics include concepts in classical and modern physics, such as the physics of motion, heat, sound, electricity, magnetism, light, optics, and the theory of the atom.

Applies the principles of physics to health science. Students will become familiar with science as a method of inquiry. Students will develop a habit of mind that uses quantitative skills to solve problems and make informed decisions.

This course deals with the fundamental principles of classical mechanics using techniques of algebra and trigonometry. Topics covered include vectors, kinematics, translational and rotational equilibrium, Newton's laws of motion, gravitation, work, power, energy, impulse, momentum, and rotary motion.

This is the second course in the physics sequence and provides coverage in the three areas of heat, light and sound. Topics include thermal equilibrium, heat transfer, harmonic motion and wave properties of sound and light.

An algebra-based introduction to classical mechanics and heat. Topics include vectors, kinematics, Newton's laws, momentum, energy, rotational motion, fluids, heat and thermodynamics.

An algebra-based introduction to electricity, magnetism, and light. Topics include electrostatics, direct current circuits, magnetism, electromagnetic induction, electromagnetic waves, and properties of light.

A calculus-based introduction to classical mechanics. Topics include vectors, kinematics, Newton's laws, momentum, energy, rotational motion, and fluids.

A study of electricity, magnetism, waves, and optics. Topics include electric and magnetic fields, Gauss' Law, electric potential, capacitance, current, resistance, electrical circuits, electromagnetic induction, inductance, Maxwell's equations, electromagnetic waves, and optics.