Physics

PY 100 Basic Physics (3) Prereq.: Credit for or concurrent enrollment in MA 122 or its equivalent. This course is recommended for students with minimal or no physics background. Students learn the basic principles of vector mechanics, forces, motion, work, energy, momentum, impulse, and rotational motion. Application is made to the solving of everyday physics problems. Spring sem.

PY 201 Physics (4) Prereq.: MA 221; high school physics and physics placement exam, or PY 100. Students learn the physics of matter and energy with a general study of the principles of vector mechanics and the laws of equilibrium, motion, energy, work, momentum, and vibrations (Calculus based). 4 hours lecture, plus lab. Fall sem.

PY 202 Physics (4) Prereq.: PY 201 and credit for or concurrent enrollment in MA 222. Students learn about fluid mechanics, wave phenomena, thermodynamics, optics, electricity, and magnetism (Calculus based). 4 hours lecture, plus lab. Spring sem.

PY 211 Concepts of Physics (4) Prereq.: Credit for or concurrent enrollment in MA 131 and major other than chemistry, electrical engineering, mathematics, mechanical engineering, or pre-medicine. Students learn the concepts of vectors, kinematics, and dynamics. A special emphasis is placed on concepts and solving problems (Trigonometry based). 4 hours lecture, plus lab. Fall sem.

PY 212 Concepts of Physics (4) Prereq.: PY 211. Students learn the concepts of temperature, wave phenomena, acoustics, optics, electricity, and magnetism. A special emphasis is placed on concepts and solving problems (Trigonometry based). 4 hours lecture, plus lab. Spring sem.