200

PHY 201 College Physics I

Algebra-based physics with life science focus. Vectors, kinematics, Newtonian mechanics, statics, dynamics. Offered each fall semester.

3

Corequisites

PHY 271

PHY 202 College Physics II

Algebra-based physics with life science focus. Sound, waves, optics, electricity and magnetism. Offered each spring semester.

3

Prerequisites

PHY 201 or PHY 204 with a grade of C- or higher.

Corequisites

PHY 272

PHY 204 General Physics I

Calculus-based physics. Kinematics and dynamics of particles, systems of particles, and rigid bodies. Newton's laws for translational and rotational motion, conservation laws of energy, momentum, and linear momentum. Offered every semester.

3

Prerequisites

MTH 201 (or corequisite)

Corequisites

PHY 274, MTH 201 (or prerequisite)

PHY 205 General Physics II

Calculus-based physics. Electricity and magnetism; Maxwell's equations, circuits. Offered every semester.

3

Prerequisites

MTH 202 (or corequisite), PHY 204 with a grade of C- or higher

Corequisites

PHY 275, MTH 202 (or prerequisite)

PHY 270 Special Physics Lab and Research

For special lower-division projects or research. Content, credit, and fee to be arranged. Available as needed.

Variable

PHY 271 College Physics Lab I

Laboratory course to accompany PHY 201. One three-hour laboratory each week. Offered each fall semester. Fee: $60 per semester.

1

Corequisites

PHY 201

PHY 272 College Physics Lab II

Laboratory course to accompany PHY 202. One three-hour laboratory each week. Offered each spring semester. Fee: $60 per semester.

1

Corequisites

PHY 202

PHY 274 General Physics Lab I

Laboratory course to accompany PHY 204. Offered every semester. Fee: $60.

1

Corequisites

PHY 204

PHY 275 General Physics Lab II

Laboratory course to accompany PHY 205. Offered every semester. Fee: $60

1

Corequisites

PHY 205

PHY 290 Directed Study

Content and credit to be arranged. Available as needed.

Variable