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 Physics (PHY)


PHY-162   College Physics I, 4 cr.
Demonstrations, lectures, recitations and laboratory work beginning a two semester sequence covering the subject.  Mechanics is primarily covered during the first semester.  Recommended for pre-medical, dental, pharmacy and for liberal arts student interested in the sciences.  Prerequisite:  An elementary understanding of algebra, trigonometry and geometry from high school study. 
(Formerly SC-184A)

PHY-172   College Physics II, 4 cr.
Continuation of PHY-162.  Thermodynamics, electricity and magnetism are covered in this semester.  Lecture and laboratory. Prerequisite:   PHY-162. 
(Formerly SC-185A)

PHY-212   Classical Physics I, 5 cr.
Demonstrations, lectures recitations and laboratory work beginning a two-semester sequence covering the subject.  Mechanics is primarily covered in the first semester.  Recommended for those planning to major in engineering, physics, chemistry and mathematics.  Prerequisite:  Concurrent enrollment or previous course in calculus.
(Formerly SC-284A)

PHY-222   Classical Physics II, 5 cr.
Continuation of PHY-222.  Thermodynamics and electricity and magnetism are covered in this course.  Lecture and laboratory.
(Formerly SC-285A)                                                                                       

   

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