Physics Course Descriptions
Graduation Requirements - Program of Study
PHYS 1011 Physical Science I 3-3-4** 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 1012 Physical Science II 3-3-4 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 1111 General Physics I 3-3-4 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 1112 General Physics II 3-3-4 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 2211 Calculus-Based Physics I 3-3-4 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 2212 Calculus-Based Physics II 3-3-4 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
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| Course | Number | Title | 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
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| 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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