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Academic Credits - The number of academic credits for each course is the number of credits earned in one semester with successful completion of that course.
Prerequisite and Corequisite - “Prerequisite” means that the listed course[s] must be successfully completed with the indicated grade. A “corequisite” may be taken in the same semester.
Course #
Course Description
Credits
PHY 100 Technical Physics -- Prerequisite: MAT 111. Corequisites: MAT 121 or MAT 131 or MAT 134 or MAT 137 or assessment/waiver. Introduces the concepts and applications of physics. Leads students to develop an integrated understanding of the theory and applications of measuring [or unit] systems, scalars, vectors, force, work, rates, energy, momentum, power, force transformers [simple machines], vibrations and waves, and time constants. Emphasizes understanding concepts, factual knowledge, computation and application. 3 lecture hours; 2 lab hours
4
   
PHY 101 Physics I -- Prerequisites: MAT 121, or MAT 131 or MAT 134 or MAT 137 or assessment/waiver. Introduces the concepts and applications of physics. Leads students to develop an integrated understanding of the theory and applications of measuring [or unit] systems, scalars, vectors, force, work, rates, energy, momentum, power, force transformers [simple machines], vibrations and waves, and time constants. Emphasizes understanding concepts, factual knowledge, computation, and application. 3 lecture hours; 2 lab hours.
4
   
PHY 102 Physics II -- Prerequisite: PHY 101. Introduces the physics of light, periodic and wave motion, electricity and magnetism, and concepts of modern and current physics. 3 lecture hours; 2 lab hours.
4
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