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PHY 201 - Physics I

Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
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 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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