PHYS-P 104 Conceptual Physical Science (3 cr)

Introduces the fundamental concepts and principles of physical science (physics and chemistry), with limited use of algebra. Topics include motion, light, electricity, magnetism, states of matter, energy and chemical reactions. Intended for non-science majors and elementary education majors.

  • Lab fee required.
  • Cross-lists with PHYS-Q 202.
  • Offered spring semesters.
  • This course is equivalent to PHYS-Q 202 but open to all non-science majors, as well as elementary education majors.
  • Offered spring semesters, online.

PHYS-P 110 Energy (2 cr)

Basic concepts and issues related to energy production and consumption in everyday life.

  • Credit not given for those with credit for PHYS-P 120.
  • Offered fall or spring semester, occasionally.
  • Prerequisite: None.

PHYS-P 120 Energy and Technology (3 cr)

Basic concepts and issues related to energy production, consumption and conservation both as individuals and as society as a whole.

  • Credit not given concurrently for PHYS-P110 and PHYS-P 120.
  • Offered fall or spring semester, occasionally
  • Prerequisite: none

PHYS-P 201 General Physics I (5 cr)

Newtonian mechanics, wave motion, heat, and thermodynamics. Application of physical principles to related scientific disciplines including life sciences.

  • Lab fee required.
  • Offered fall and summer semesters.
  • Honors option available
  • Prerequisite: MATH-M 126, or equivalent

PHYS-P 202 General Physics II (5 cr)

Electricity and magnetism, geometrical and physical optics, introduction to concepts of relativity, quantum theory, and atomic and nuclear physics. Application of physical principles to related scientific disciplines including life sciences.

  • Lab fee required.
  • Offered spring and summer semesters.
  • Honors option available
  • Prerequisite: PHYS-P 201

PHYS-P 221 Physics I (5 cr)

Newtonian mechanics, oscillations and waves, heat and thermodynamics. Calculus-based.

  • Lab fee required.
  • Offered fall semesters.
  • Prerequisite: MATH-M 215 or consent of instructor
  • Meets the General Education Core for Scientific Ways of Knowing

PHYS-P 222 Physics II (5 cr)

Primarily electricity, magnetism, and geometrical and physical optics. Calculus-based.

  • Lab fee required.
  • Offered spring semesters.
  • Prerequisite: PHYS-P 221 or consent of instructor

PHYS-Q 202 Physical Science: Elem. Teachers (3 cr)

Part of an integrated sequence of science courses for elementary education majors. Introduction to physical science including such topics as motion, light, electricity, magnetism, states of matter, energy, and chemical reactions.

  • Lab fee required.
  • Not distribution satisfying.
  • Cross-lists with PHYS-P 104.
  • This course is equivalent to PHYS-P 104 which is open to all non-science majors, as well as elementary education majors.
  • Offered summer semesters, periodically
  • Prerequisite: EDUC-Q 200