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PHS111 Principles of Physics … 4 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 … 4 credits
This algebra/trigonometry based course deals with the areas of mechanics, thermodynamics and wave motion. 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 is applicable to students majoring in pre-medicine, health science, sports medicine (kinesiology), mathematics and science education. (Prerequisites: One year of high school physics and one year of high school algebra/trigonometry or consent of instructor)
PHS113 General Physics II … 4 credits
This algebra/trigonometry-based course deals with the areas of electricity and magnetism, light and 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 is applicable to students majoring in pre-medicine, health science, sports medicine (kinesiology), mathematics and science education. (Prerequisite: PHS112)
PHS 221 General Physics I _ 4 credits
This calculus-based course deals with the areas of mechanics, thermodynamics, and wave motion. 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 is applicable to students majoring in pre-medicine, pre-engineering, biology, chemistry, mathematics, and science education. (Prerequisites: One year of high school physics and Calculus I)
PHS-222 General Physics II _ 4 credits
This calculus-based course deals with the areas of electricity and magnetism, light and 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 is applicable to students majoring in pre-medicine, pre-engineering, biology, chemistry, mathematics, and science education. (Prerequisite: PHS221)
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