Physics Program

Courses

PHY 201: General Physics I

Credits 5
First term of algebra based physics for science majors, pre-medical, pre-dental, pre-chiropractic and pre-physical therapy students. Topics include kinematics, mechanics, linear motion with constant acceleration, uniform circular motion, forces, energy, momentum, and collisions. Prerequisites/concurrent: MTH 111 and its prerequisite requirements. Audit available.

PHY 202: General Physics II

Credits 5
Second term of algebra based physics for science majors, pre-medical, pre-dental, pre-chiropractic and pre-physical therapy students. Topics include rotational mechanics, thermodynamics, fluid statics and dynamics, and oscillations and waves. Prerequisites: PHY 201 and its required prerequisites. Audit available.

PHY 203: General Physics III

Credits 5
Third term of algebra based physics for science majors, pre-medical, pre-dental, pre-chiropractic and pre-physical therapy students. Topics include oscillations and waves, optics, electricity, and magnetism. Prerequisites: PHY 202 and its required prerequisites. Audit available.