Physics Course Descriptions
Option to Liberal Arts, (AS.PHY)
This program is designed to parallel the first two years of a four-year program in Physics. Physics is the study of the basic principles of the natural world. The goals of the program are to provide students with a clear understanding of the basic concepts and principles of physics and to strengthen their understanding through problem solving and laboratory experiments. Students will obtain knowledge of classical physics and modern physics.
Students who complete the Physics degree requirements should be able to:
- Appreciate the historical foundation of physics
- Develop critical thinking skills
- Apply critical thinking skills to solve conceptual problems
- Create equations and models for physical events observed during experimentation
- Apply equations to solve numerical problems
- Collect, analyze and communicate the processes and properties of the natural (or physical)world
| General Education Courses | Credits |
| Written Communications |
6 |
| Arts and Humanities |
6 |
| Social Science (PSY 101 recommended) |
6 |
| Mathematics |
4 |
| Natural Science |
7-8 |
| Computer Science |
3 |
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| Total |
32-33 |
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| Program Courses | Credits |
MTH 119  Calculus II and Analytical Geometry |
4 |
| MTH 220 Calculus III and Analytical Geometry |
4 |
| PHY 210 General Physics I |
3 |
| PHY 211 General Physics I Laboratory |
1 |
| PHY 212 General Physics II |
3 |
| PHY 213 General Physics II Laboratory |
1 |
| PHY 214 General Physics III |
3 |
| PHY 215 General Physics III Laboratory |
1 |
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| Total |
20 |
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| Electives (BIO 103 & 104, BIO 107 & 108; EGR 201, 202; MTH 201 recommended) |
12 |
| Total Required for Degree |
64 |
Contact Jack Braun ext. 2037
Faculty/Department Hompage:
Gita Narasimhan ext. 2050
Last Updated: 12/05/03
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