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Physics Course Descriptions
Graduation Requirements - Program of Study

Physics Course Descriptions

PHYS 1011Physical Science I3-3-4**
Prerequisites: ENGL 0099, MATH 0099, READ 0099, or permission of the instructor. Survey of the principles of physics for non-science majors. Study of the fundamental concepts of physics with application of everyday experience, including topics such as mechanics, energy, sound, electricity, an dlight. Designed to give the student a working knowledge of the physical factors in our environment. (F)

PHYS 1012Physical Science II3-3-4
Prerequisites: ENGL 0099, MATH 0099, READ 0099. Continued survey of the principles of physics for non-science majors. Overview of fundamental concepts of physics with application of everyday experience, including topics such as earth science, chemistry, astronomy, modern physics, and atomic physics. Designed to give the student a working knowledge of the physical factors in our environment. (Sp)

PHYS 1111General Physics I3-3-4
Prerequisites: ENGL 0099, READ 0099, grade of C or better in MATH 1112, or permission of instructor. A descriptive and quantitative study of mechanics, thermodynamics, and fluids. Emphasis on problem solving, use of calculators and computers, and the development of skills in making precise measurements. Meets the requirements for professional and technical students needing an algebra-based physics course. (F,Sp)

PHYS 1112General Physics II3-3-4
Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in PHYS 1111. A descriptive and quantitative study of electricity, magnetism, optics, and modern physics. Emphasis is placed on problem solving, use of calculators and computers, and the development of skills in making precise measurements. Meets the requirements for professional and technical students needing an algebra-based physics course. (F, Sp).

PHYS 2211Calculus-Based Physics I3-3-4
Corequisites: Grade of C or better in MATH 1128 and ENGR 1010, or consent of the instructor. A descriptive and quantitative study of mechanics, thermodynamics, waves, and sound. Emphasis is placed on problem solving, use of calculators and computers, and the development of skills in making precise measurements. For science and engineering majors. (F, Sp).

PHYS 2212Calculus-Based Physics II3-3-4
Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in PHYS 2211. A descriptive and quantitative study of electricity, magnetism, optics, and modern physics. Emphasis is placed on problem solving, use of calculators and computers, and the development of skills in making precise measurements. For science and engineering majors. (F, Sp)

**Course Credit = Lecture Hours-Laboratory Hours-Semester Credits


Program of Study - Graduation Requirements

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Course NumberTitle Credit Hours

Area A - Essential Skills, 9 credit hours
ENGL 1101 Composition I
3
ENGL 1102 Composition II
3
MATH 1113 Precalculus Mathematics
4

Area B - Institutional Options, 4 credit hours
See Institutional Options
4

Area C - Humanities/Fine Arts, 6 credit hours
See Humanities/Fine Arts
6

Area D - Science and Mathematics, 11 credit hours
Choose one of the following sequences: (Science Sequence is Required)8
BIOL 1107, 1108 Principles of Biology I & I
CHEM 1012, 1022 General Chemistry I & II
GEOL 1125, 1126 Physical and Historical Geology
PHYS 1111, 1112 General Physics I & II
PHYS 2211, 2212 Calculus-Based Physics I & II
Choose one of the following:
3-4*
MATH 2000 Elementary Statistics
BIOL 1120 Essentials of Life Sciences**
MATH 1127 Calculus I
MATH 1128 Calculus II
BIOL 1107 Principles of Biology I
CHEM 1012 General Chemistry I
CHEM 2912 Organic Chemistry I
GEOL 1125 Physical Geology I
PHYS 1111 General Physics I
(not allowed if Calculus-Based Physics I & II are taken)
PHYS 2211 Calculus-Based Physics I
(not allowed if General Physics I & II are taken)

Area E - Social Sciences, 12 credit hours
See Social Sciences
12

Area F - Majors, 18 credit hours
PHYS 2211, 2212 Calculus-Based Physics I & II
8
MATH 1128 Calculus II
4
MATH 2207 Calculus III
3
Overflow from Areas A and D
1-2
Elective***1-2

Outside Core
MGCS 1101 Managing Goals and Careers
2
HLTH 1101 Health
2
PHED (3 one-hour courses) Physical Education
3
Total
67
*If the course carries more than 3 semester hours, the extra semester hour may be placed in Area F if applicable.
**Students may take Essentials of Life Sciences or General Biology I & II, but not both for credit.
***MATH 2208 is highly recommended.
NOTE: If MATH 1127 is not taken in Area A or D, it must be taken in Area F.
 
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