Physics

Courses

PHYS1115C: Survey of Physics

Credits 4

Overview of the concepts and basic phenomena of physics. This course provides a largely descriptive and qualitative treatment with a minimum use of elementary mathematics to solve problems. No previous knowledge of physics is assumed. Concurrent enrollment in PHYS 1115Z (laboratory) is required.

PHYS1115Z: Survey of Physics Lab

Concurrent enrollment in PHYS 1115C (lecture) is required.

PHYS1131: Technical Physics

Credits 3

This course covers the principles of mechanics, heat, and electricity as applied to automotive technology. This course is designed for students in the ASEP (GM), ASSET (FM), and Automotive Technology (AT) training programs and does not count as a lab science course.

PHYS1230C: Algebra-based Physics I

Credits 4

An algebra-based treatment of Newtonian mechanics. Topics include kinematics and dynamics in one and two dimensions, conservation of energy and momentum, rotational motion, equilibrium, and fluids.

PHYS1230Z: Algebra-based Physics I Lab

A series of laboratory experiments associated with the material presented in PHYS 1230. Concurrent enrollment in PHYS 1230C (lecture) is required.

PHYS1240C: Algebra-based Physics II

Credits 4

The second half of a two semester algebra-based introduction to Physics. This course covers electricity, magnetism and optics. Concurrent enrollment in PHYS 1240Z (laboratory) is required.

PHYS1240Z: Algebra-based Physics II Lab

A series of laboratory experiments associated with the material presented in PHYS 1240.Concurrent enrollment in PHYS 1240C (lecture) is required.

PHYS1310C: Calculus-based Physics I

Credits 4

A calculus level treatment of classical mechanics and waves, which is concerned with the physical motion concepts, forces, energy concepts, momentum, rotational motion, angular momentum, gravity, and static equilibrium. Concurrent enrollment in PHYS 1310Z (laboratory) is required.

PHYS1310Z: Calculus-based Physics I Lab

A series of laboratory experiments associated with the material presented in Calculus-based Physics I.Students will apply the principles and concepts highlighting the main objectives covered in coursework for Calculus-based Physics I. Concurrent enrollment in PHYS 1310C (lecture) is required.

PHYS1320C: Calculus-based Physics II

Credits 4

A calculus level treatment of classical electricity and magnetism. Concurrent enrollment in PHYS 1320Z (laboratory) is required.

PHYS1320Z: Calculus-based Physics II Lab

A series of Laboratory experiments associated with the material presented in Calculus-Based Physics II.Students will apply the principles and concepts highlighting the main objectives covered in coursework for Calculus-Based Physics II. Concurrent enrollment in PHYS 1320C (lecture) is required.