Physics Courses

PHYS 105A Cosmology—4 Cr. Hrs. – 4 Contact Hrs. Prerequisites: MATH 050 or assignment by Math Placement Test. While Astronomy is concerned with the contents of the Universe, Cosmology is the science of the origin, current state and ultimate fate of the universe. In this course, the foundations of modern Cosmology are presented from a historical perspective, covering the physical fundamentals, the impact of Einstein’s Theories of relativity on modern cosmologies and finally from the perspective of the most recent astronomical discoveries.

PHYS 201 Principles of Physics L & L—4 Cr. Hrs. – 6 Contact Hrs. (6 hour integrated lecture and lab.) (Engineering student—see Physics 203.) Prerequisites: High school algebra, geometry, and trigonometry. A course that develops, by means of lecture and laboratory experience, a basis for understanding the physical aspects of phenomenon classified as mechanics, heat, and waves (sound). This course is especially suitable for pre-professional students such as pre-med, pre-law, pre-dental, and life science and liberal arts majors.

PHYS 202 Principles of Physics L & L—4 Cr. Hrs. – 6 Contact Hrs. (6 hours integrated lecture and lab.) Prerequisites: PHYS. 201 or permission of instructor. A continuation of PHYSICS 201 which considers the physical aspects of phenomenon classified as magnetism, electricity, light, and nuclear physics. This course is especially suitable for preprofessional students such as pre-med, pre-law, predental, and life science and liberal arts majors.

PHYS 203 Engineering Physics L & L—5 Cr. Hrs. – 7 Contact Hrs. Prerequisite: MATH 161. A course designed for students majoring in engineering, mathematics or the physical sciences. Lectures, labs, demonstrations, discussions and problems on the principles of mechanics, sound, waves, heat and thermodynamics. Graphing calculator required (TI-85 or higher recommended).

PHYS 204 Engineering Physics L & L—5 Cr. Hrs. – 7 Contact Hrs. Prerequisites: MATH 161 and PHYS 203, or permission of the instructor. A continuation of PHYS 203 which considers magnetism, electricity, light and modern physics. Graphing calculator required (TI-85 or higher recommended).