2018-2019 Catalog 
    
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2018-2019 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

PHYS 100 - Basic Physics

Credit Hours 4
Lecture: 3 Lab: 2
IAI GECC Number P1 900L
This course provides an introduction to the basic principles and concepts of physics.  It provides an overview in the areas of mechanics, heat, sound, properties of matter, electromagnetism, optics and atomic/nuclear physics, and applies insights gained to explain common experiences such as the color of the sky.  Students are also introduced to the use of microcomputers in physics.  This course is designed to transfer as a lab science.  A student cannot receive credit for both PHYS 100 and 101 or PHYS 100 and 201. Prerequisite: Placement into ENG 101  or minimum grade of “C” in ENG 021  and ENG 099 ; or ENG 022  and ENG 099 ; or the EAP course sequence ENG 079  and ENG 089 ; or ENG 096  and placement into MATH 098 , or minimum grade “C” in MATH 094 .
Is course repeatable for credit? No
Is this course variable hours? No
Mode of Delivery
Traditional

Is this a Human Relations/Diversity Course? No