Physics Program
Physics Classes
PHYS& 114L : GENERAL PHYSICS I WITH LAB
Credits: 5
Basic principles of physics presented without use of calculus. Suitable for students majoring in technically oriented fields other than engineering or the physical sciences. Mechanics. (NS)
Prerequisites
Eligibility for ENGL& 101; MATH 098/099 or equivalent high school mathematics. Recommended: Working knowledge of algebra and trigonometry; one year high school physics.
PHYS& 115L : GENERAL PHYSICS II WITH LAB
Credits: 5
Basic principles of physics presented without use of calculus. Suitable for students majoring in technically oriented fields other than engineering or the physical sciences. Heat and electromagnetism. (E)
Prerequisites
PHYS& 114L or 121L, or instructor’s permission
PHYS& 116L : GENERAL PHYSICS III WITH LAB
Credits: 5
Basic principles of physics presented without use of calculus. Suitable for students majoring in technically oriented fields other than engineering or the physical sciences. Sound, light, and modern physics. (E)
Prerequisites
CHEM& 121L or higher; PHYS& 115L or 122L or instructor’s permission.
PHYS& 221L : ENGINEERING PHYSICS I
Credits: 5
Basic principles of mechanics and experiments in mechanics for physical science and engineering majors. (NS)
Prerequisites
Eligibility for ENGL& 101; MATH& 151 or taken concurrently. Recommended: one year high school physics.
PHYS& 222L : ENGINEERING PHYSICS II
Credits: 5
Basic principles of electromagnetism, the mechanics of oscillatory motion, and experiments in these topics for physical science and engineering majors. (E)
Prerequisites
MATH& 152, which may be taken concurrently; PHYS& 221L.
PHYS& 223L : ENGINEERING PHYSICS III
Credits: 5
Electromagnetic waves, optics, waves in matter, and experiments in these topics for physical science and engineering majors. (E)
Prerequisites
concurrent enrollment or successful completion of MATH& 163; PHYS& 222L, or permission of instructor.