Course Descriptions

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PHYSICS

PH121 Elementary Astronomy
3 credits (3 lec hrs/wk)
A descriptive treatment of the solar system: stars, stellar evolution, galaxies, and cosmology. The results of current space missions are emphasized. Recent discoveries in stellar astronomy will be discussed.
Prerequisite: MTH70 with a “C” or better.

PH201/202/203 General Physics
5 credits/term (4 lec, 3 lab hrs/wk)
Study of the physical properties and interactions of mechanics, sound, heat, light, electricity, magnetism, and optics. Includes laboratory activities. Must be taken in sequence.
Prerequisite: MTH112 with a “C” or better.

PH211/212/213 General Physics with Calculus
5 credits/term (4 lec, 3 lab hrs/wk)
Study of the physical properties and interactions of mechanics, sound, heat, light, electricity, magnetism and optics. For science and engineering majors. Includes laboratory activities. Must be taken in sequence.
Prerequisite: MTH112 with a “C” or better.
Concurrent: MTH251 with PH211; MTH252 with PH212; and MTH253
with PH213.