Physics (PHY)

Provides basic work with scientific reasoning and fundamental concepts in classical and modern physics. Provides opportunities for measurements and application of concepts in a lab setting. Arts & Sciences Elective Code: A

Hours per week: 2.0 lecture, 2.0 lab

Prerequisite: Take MAT-102, MAT-707, MAT-716, or a qualifying placement test score.

Emphasizes introductory physics concepts and methods of scientific reasoning. Introduces the structure and properties of matter, descriptions of motion, Newton's Laws, conservation laws, rotational motion, fluid statics, fluid dynamics and thermodynamics. Arts & Sciences Elective Code: A

Hours per week: 3.0 lecture, 2.0 lab

Prerequisite: Take MAT-102, MAT-708, or a qualifying placement test score.

Continues College Physics I. Includes static and current electricity, electromagnetism, wave motion, optics, atomic and nuclear physics. Integrates applications to the life sciences with material throughout the semester. Arts & Sciences Elective Code: A

Hours per week: 3.0 lecture, 2.0 lab

Prerequisite: Take PHY-162.

Introduces the basic science of applied physics. Teaches motion, Newton's laws, energy and conservation laws, physics of matter, temperature and heat, waves and sound, and optics through lecture, reading, online presentation and reference material, and lab demonstration in class. Arts & Sciences Elective Code: B

Hours per week: 1.0 lecture, 2.0 lab

Prerequisite: Take MAT-232.

Studies mechanical power transmission, energy convertors, fluid power and precision measuring instruments, measurement conversion, air and fluid flow characteristics. Arts & Sciences Elective Code: B

Hours per week: 2.0 lecture, 2.0 lab

Prerequisite: Take PHY-180.

Covers physical concepts needed to understand and practice mechanical engineering technology. Includes measurement and vectors, static equilibrium, torque, uniformly accelerated motion, Newton's laws, friction, work, energy and power, and simple machines. Emphasizes problem solving, teamwork and data collection using PC-based data acquisition equipment. Arts & Sciences Elective Code: B

Hours per week: 2.0 lecture, 2.0 lab

Prerequisite: CAD/Mechanical Engineering students take MAT-745 before or in the same semester. Advanced Manufacturing and Robotics students take MAT-103 and MAT-707.

Continues Physics I with topics useful to mechanical engineering technology. Includes impulse/momentum, rotational motion, dynamics of rotation, fluids, properties of materials and simple harmonic motion, temperature, matter and heat energy, and introductory thermodynamics. Emphasizes problem solving, teamwork and data collection using PC-based data acquisition equipment. Arts & Sciences Elective Code: B

Hours per week: 2.0 lecture, 2.0 lab

Prerequisite: Take PHY-190.

Introduces physics using calculus-level mathematics. Covers vectors, linear and rotational kinematics, statics, dynamics, and oscillatory and wave motion. Arts & Sciences Elective Code: A

Hours per week: 4.0 lecture, 2.0 lab

Prerequisite: Take MAT-210.

Continues Classical Physics I. Includes thermodynamics, static and current electricity, electromagnetism, geometric and wave optics, and a brief introduction to modern physics. Arts & Sciences Elective Code: A

Hours per week: 4.0 lecture, 2.0 lab

Prerequisite: Take MAT-216. Take PHY-212

Studies the technical applications of motion, force, momentum, statics, work, rotation and simple machines. Emphasizes concepts through laboratory and lecture. Arts & Sciences Elective Code: B

Hours per week: 2.0 lecture, 2.0 lab

Prerequisite: Take MAT-746.

Subjects studied include matter, fluids, temperature and heat transfer, properties of gases, wave motion and sound, light, reflection and refraction, color, and modern physics. Concepts are emphasized through laboratory and lecture. Arts & Sciences Elective Code: B

Hours per week: 2.0 lecture, 2.0 lab

Prerequisite: Take PHY-230.

Allows a qualified honors student to pursue a special concentration of study under the guidance of a faculty member. Requires completion of an honors project contract. May be taken more than once. Arts & Sciences Elective Code: A; Comments: Permission of instructor and dean

Hours per week: 1.0 lecture