Physics
PHS111 Principles of Physics - 3 credits
This is a course for those who have not taken physics in high school. The concepts of mechanics, matter, heat, sound, electricity, magnetism, light, and atomic and nuclear physics are considered. These major concepts of physics are examined by discussion, demonstration, use of current literature and the Internet, and hands-on-activities. Students make use of the computer as a tutorial aid, use a great variety of laboratory equipment (including sensors along with the computer) to procure and analyze data, and use selected software to demonstrate physics' concepts and model practical situations.
PHS112 General Physics I - 5 credits
This algebraic-based course deals with the areas of mechanics and mechanical waves. Physics concepts related to mechanics and mechanical waves are developed mathematically, applied to practical situations, and measured and analyzed in the laboratory setting. Students make use of the computer as a tutorial aid, use a great variety of laboratory equipment (including sensors along with the computer) to procure and analyze data, and use selected software to demonstrate physics concepts and model practical situations. The course meets for 2 lecture periods each week and for two 2-period lab sessions each week. (Prerequisites: High school physics or consent of the instructor)
PHS113 General Physics II - 5 credits
This algebra/trigonometry-based course deals with the areas of electricity, magnetism, light, optics, and modern physics. Physics concepts related to these topics are presented, applied to practical situations and measured and analyzed in the laboratory setting. Students make use of the computer as a tutorial aid, use a great variety of laboratory equipment (including sensors along with the computer) to procure and analyze data, and use selected software to demonstrate physics concepts and model practical situations. The Internet and literature are used to obtain current information. The course meets for 2 periods each week and for two 2-period lab sessions each week. (Prerequisite: PHS112)
PHS221 General Physics I - 5 credits
This calculus-based course deals with the areas of mechanics and mechanical waves. Physics concepts related to mechanics and mechanical waves are developed mathematically, applied to practical situations, and measured and analyzed in the laboratory setting. Students make use of the computer as a tutorial aid, use a great variety of laboratory equipment (including sensors along with the computer) to procure and analyze data, and use selected software to demonstrate physics concepts and model practical situations. The Internet and literature are used to obtain current information on mechanics and mechanical waves. (Prerequisites: High school physics and Calculus I or approval of the instructor)
PHS222 General Physics II - 5 credits
This calculus-based course deals with the areas of thermodynamics, electricity, magnetism, optics and modern physics. Physics concepts related to thermodynamics, electricity, magnetism, optics and modern physics are developed mathematically, applied to practical situations, and measured and analyzed in the laboratory setting. Students make use of the computer as a tutorial aid, use a great variety of laboratory equipment (including sensors along with the computer) to procure and analyze data, and use selected software to demonstrate physics concepts and model practical situations. The Internet and literature are used to obtain current information on thermodynamics, electricity, magnetism, optics and modern physics. (Prerequisite: PHS221)
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