Physics

Degrees

Courses

PH 101: The Physical Sciences

Credits 3
This course introduces the general principle of physics, chemistry, geology and astronomy. Topics include measurements, motion, Newton’s laws of motion, momentum, energy, work, power, heat, thermodynamics, waves, sound, light, electricity, magnetism, periodic law, chemical principles, chemical reactions, atmosphere, hydrosphere, and some topics in geology and astronomy.

PH 102: The Physical Sciences

Credits 3
This course introduces the general principle of physics, chemistry, geology and astronomy. Topics include measurements, motion, Newton’s laws of motion, momentum, energy, work, power, heat, thermodynamics, waves, sound, light, electricity, magnetism, periodic law, chemical principles, chemical reactions, atmosphere, hydrosphere, and some topics in geology and astronomy.

PH 103: General Physics

Credits 3
This course is designed to cover general physics at a level that assumes previous exposure to college precalculus and trigonometry. Topics include kinematics, vector physics, Newton’s law of motion, work, energy, momentum, rotational motion, equilibrium, periodic motion, waves, light, sound, and electromagnetism.

PH 103H: General Physics (Honor)

Credits 4
This course is designed to cover general physics at a level that assumes previous exposure to college precalculus and trigonometry. Topics include kinematics, vector physics, Newton’s law of motion, work, energy, momentum, rotational motion, equilibrium, periodic motion, waves, light, sound, and electromagnetism. This Honors section will have additional requirements that may include extra or expanded assignments, projects or modified assessments.

PH 104: General Physics

Credits 3
This course is designed to cover general physics at a level that assumes previous exposure to college precalculus and trigonometry. Topics include kinematics, vector physics, Newton’s law of motion, work, energy, momentum, rotational motion, equilibrium, periodic motion, waves, light, sound, and electromagnetism.

PH 121: General Physics With Calculus

Credits 3
This course is designed for science and engineering students. Topics covered in Physics 121 include vectors, Newtonian mechanics, heat and thermodynamics. Physics 122 deals with light, electricity, magnetism, and a brief introduction to modern physics. Laboratory is required.

PH 121H: General Physics With Calculus (Honor)

Credits 4
This course is designed for science and engineering students. Topics covered in Physics 121 include vectors, Newtonian mechanics, heat and thermodynamics. This Honors section will have additional requirements that may include extra or expanded assignments, projects or modified assessments.

PH 122: General Physics With Calculus

Credits 3
This course is designed for science and engineering students. Topics covered in Physics 121 include vectors, Newtonian mechanics, heat and thermodynamics. Physics 122 deals with light, electricity, magnetism, and a brief introduction to modern physics. Laboratory is required.

PH 301: Theoretical Mechanics

Credits 3
An intermediate course covering the basic principles of vector mechanics and the statics and dynamics of particles and rigid bodies.

PH 305: Mathematical Methods of Physics

Credits 3
This course is an introduction to some advanced mathematical topics required in physics. Topics include infinite sequences and series, vector calculus, systems of linear equations, Fourier series, integral transforms, complex analysis and partial differential equations.

PH 311: Electricity and Magnetism

Credits 3
In this course the theory of electric and magnetic phenomena is studied. The following are some of the topics that are included: electrostatic and magnetic fields, introduction and use of vector analysis, circuit elements, electromagnetic effects of currents, radiation and Maxwell’s equation.