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DRAFT 2026-2027 College Catalog - NEW & IMPROVED 
    
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PHY 201 - Physics I

Class Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 3
Credit Hours: 4

This is the first in a sequence of physics courses. Topics include mechanics, wave motion, sound, heat, electromagnetism, optics, and modern physics. This course covers mechanics, waves, fluids and heat. As a transfer course, PHY 201 is designed for non-physical science and non-engineering majors. Lab requirement supplements lectures.

Prerequisites: Satisfactory placement scores for MAT 109, MAT 111, MAT 130, or MAT 140 or completion of MAT 109, MAT 110, MAT 111, MAT 130, or MAT 140. All prerequisite courses require a grade of C or higher.
Note: Credit may not be earned for both PHY 201 and PHY 101 or PHY 221.



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