Physics

B. Rai

Program Learning Outcomes

Course Descriptions

PHYS 101: Technical Automotive Physics

Subject
Physics
Credits 3 Lecture Hours 45
Teaching Equivalent
3.00
Introduces Newton’s laws of motion, physical work and energy, fluids, heat, electric circuits, and transformers with emphasis on practical applications and laboratory exercises involving the principles of physics as related to automotive and mechanical trades.
Prerequisites

QM 107C with grade C or better, or consent.

PHYS 105: Principles of Technology

Subject
Physics
Credits 3 Lecture Hours 45
Teaching Equivalent
3.00
Introduces students to the fundamental theories and problem solving methods of physics as they relate to electronics & computer engineering technology. The content of the course includes mechanical motion, conservation laws, work-energy theorem, and thermodynamics. Emphasizes electromagnetic theory and its applications to electronics, electric circuits, and optics. Students are also introduced to basic atomic and nuclear theories.
Designation
DP
Prerequisites

MATH 119 with grade C or better, or consent.

PHYS 151: College Physics I

Subject
Physics
Credits 3 Lecture Hours 45
Teaching Equivalent
3.00
Presents fundamental theories and problem solving methods in mechanics, heat, and sound. Emphasizes applications of physical principles. Introduces experimental methods in mechanics, heat, and sound.
Designation
DP
Prerequisites

MATH 140, or placement at least MATH 241

PHYS 151L: College Physics I Lab

Subject
Physics
Credits 1 Lab Hours 45
Teaching Equivalent
2.50
Lab to accompany PHYS 151.
Designation
DY
Prerequisites

MATH 140, or placement at least MATH 241.

Corequisites

PHYS 151.

PHYS 152: College Physics II

Subject
Physics
Credits 3 Lecture Hours 45
Teaching Equivalent
3.00
Discusses electricity, magnetism, optics, and modern physics. Introduces experimental methods in electricity, magnetism, and optics. The second of a two-semester course in college physics.
Designation
DP
Prerequisites

PHYS 151.

PHYS 170: General Physics I

Subject
Physics
Credits 4 Lecture Hours 60
Teaching Equivalent
4.00
Presents fundamental principles in classical mechanics, thermodynamics and wave motion. Emphasizes the mathematical techniques used in the explanation of physical phenomena. Introduces experimental methods in mechanics, heat, and sound with the emphasis on error analysis, measurement techniques, and report writing. For students majoring in the physical sciences, engineering, or mathematics.
Designation
DP
Prerequisites

MATH 241 (or concurrent).

PHYS 170L: General Physics I Lab

Subject
Physics
Credits 1 Lab Hours 45
Teaching Equivalent
2.50
Lab to accompany PHYS 170.
Designation
DY
Prerequisites

MATH 241(or concurrent).

Corequisites

PHYS 170.

PHYS 219: Physics for Engineering Technology

Subject
Physics
Credits 2 Lecture Hours 30
Teaching Equivalent
2.00
Applies graphical simulations, computational analysis, and computer modeling in the study of electromagnetic systems. Studies electric charges and electromagnetic field theory. Investigates Maxwell’s equations by utilizing applied graphical simulations and computational analysis. Includes hands-on exercises and inquiries using scientific method of experimentation, emphasizing applications in engineering technology.
Designation
DP
Prerequisites

Admission to ENGT program; PHYS 105 and MATH 241, both with grade C or better; or consent.

PHYS 219L: Physics for Engineering Technology Lab

Subject
Physics
Credits 1 Lab Hours 45
Teaching Equivalent
2.50
Lab to accompany PHYS 219.
Designation
DY
Prerequisites

Admission to ENGT program; PHYS 105 and MATH 241, both with grade C or better; or consent.

Corequisites

PHYS 219.

PHYS 272: General Physics II

Subject
Physics
Credits 3 Lecture Hours 45
Teaching Equivalent
3.00
Presents fundamental principles in electricity, magnetism, and geometrical optics. Introduces experimental methods in electricity, magnetism, electronics, and optics with emphasis on error analysis, measurement techniques, and report writing. For students majoring in the physical sciences, engineering, or mathematics.
Designation
DP
Prerequisites

PHYS 170 with grade C or better, and MATH 242 (or concurrent).

PHYS 272L: General Physics II Lab

Subject
Physics
Credits 1 Lab Hours 45
Teaching Equivalent
2.50
Lab to accompany PHYS 272.
Designation
DY
Prerequisites

PHYS 170 with grade C or better, and MATH 242 (or concurrent).

Corequisites

PHYS 272.