2019-2020 Catalog 
    
    Mar 29, 2024  
2019-2020 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


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Physics

  
  • 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(s): 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
    Variable Hour Exist No
    Mode of Delivery
    Traditional

    Is this a Human Relations/Diversity Course? No








  
  • PHYS 101 - General Physics I

    Credit Hours 5
    Lecture: 4 Lab: 3
    IAI GECC Number P1 900L
    An introduction to the central ideas, principles and relationships of matter and energy.  These are applied to the phenomena of our environment through lectures, demonstrations and laboratory exercises.  Topics normally covered are motion, gravitation, friction, work, energy, power, momentum, rotation, oscillatory motion, states of matter, and heat.  Computer technology will be employed to collect, analyze and display data. Prerequisite(s): 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 170 , or minimum grade “C” in MATH 139 .
    Is course repeatable for credit? No
    Variable Hour Exist No
    Mode of Delivery
    Traditional

    Is this a Human Relations/Diversity Course? No








  
  • PHYS 102 - General Physics II

    Credit Hours 5
    Lecture: 4 Lab: 3
    A continuation of PHYS 101. Topics normally covered are waves, sound, light, electricity, magnetism, relativity, nuclear atoms, nucleus, and radioactivity.

      Prerequisite(s): Minimum grade “C” in PHYS 101  and 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 .
    Is course repeatable for credit? No
    Variable Hour Exist No
    Mode of Delivery
    Traditional

    Is this a Human Relations/Diversity Course? No








  
  • PHYS 103 - Technical Physics

    Credit Hours 4
    Lecture: 3 Lab: 2
    An introduction to the basic concepts of physics with an emphasis on applications to modern technology. The major topics are mechanics, heat and sound. Designed for students in career education, particularly the technical programs. Prerequisite(s): 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 . Recommended: TMAT 107  (previously MATH 107) or TMAT 108  (previously MATH 108).
    Is course repeatable for credit? No
    Variable Hour Exist No
    Mode of Delivery
    Traditional

    Is this a Human Relations/Diversity Course? No








  
  • PHYS 104 - Technical Physics

    Credit Hours 4
    Lecture: 3 Lab: 2
    A continuation of PHYS 103. The major topics are electricity, magnetism, optics, and modern physics. Prerequisite(s): Minimum grade “C” in PHYS 103 ; and 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 .
    Is course repeatable for credit? No
    Variable Hour Exist No
    Mode of Delivery
    Traditional

    Is this a Human Relations/Diversity Course? No








  
  • PHYS 110 - Physics of Sound, Music and Hearing

    Credit Hours 4
    Lecture: 3 Lab: 2
    IAI GECC Number P1 901L
    This course provides an introduction to the topics of sound waves, the physics of musical instruments and how we perceive sounds. The production, the transmission, and the detection of sound waves are explored in the classroom and the laboratory. This course is designed to transfer as a general education physical science laboratory credit. Prerequisite(s): 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 one year of high school algebra or placement into MATH 098 , or  minimum grade “C” in MATH 094 .
    Is course repeatable for credit? No
    Variable Hour Exist No
    Mode of Delivery
    Traditional

    Is this a Human Relations/Diversity Course? No








  
  • PHYS 201 - Engineering Physics I

    Credit Hours 5
    Lecture: 4 Lab: 3
    IAI GECC Number P1 901L
    This calculus-based lecture/laboratory course deals with the major concepts and relationships of statics, dynamics, energy, wave motion, and heat.  Microcomputers are used extensively in simulations, data collection and analysis, spread sheets, and graphing. Prerequisite(s): 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 .Minimum grade of C in MATH 170 .
    Is course repeatable for credit? No
    Variable Hour Exist No
    Mode of Delivery
    Traditional

    Is this a Human Relations/Diversity Course? No








  
  • PHYS 202 - Engineering Physics II

    Credit Hours 5
    Lecture: 4 Lab: 3
    This lecture/laboratory course is a continuation of PHYS 201. It develops the fundamental concepts of electricity, magnetism and optics.  Microcomputers are used extensively in simulations, data collection and analysis, spreadsheets, and graphing. Prerequisite(s): PHYS 201   and 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 .
    Is course repeatable for credit? No
    Variable Hour Exist No
    Mode of Delivery
    Traditional

    Is this a Human Relations/Diversity Course? No








  
  • PHYS 203 - Engineering Physics III

    Credit Hours 3
    Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
    This lecture/discussion course is a continuation of PHYS 201-202 and deals with the major concepts developed in physics since 1900 such as relativity, quantum effects, atomic physics, nuclear physics, and solid-state physics. Prerequisite(s): PHYS 202  and 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 .
    Is course repeatable for credit? No
    Variable Hour Exist No
    Mode of Delivery
    Traditional

    Is this a Human Relations/Diversity Course? No