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PHYSICS 1100 (IAI P1 900L) Physics 4 credit hours Conceptual study of laws of motion, forces, energy and momentum, properties and states of matter, heat and thermodynamics, wave motion, sound, light, electricity and magnetism, and atomic and nuclear physics. Prerequisite: Mathematics 0481 (or college equivalent) with a grade of “C” or better or a qualifying score on the mathematics placement test or a qualifying A.C.T. math score. Course requires Reading Placement Test Score-Category One. (3 lecture hours, 3 lab hours)

PHYSICS 1150 Physic and Society 3 credit hours Study of applications of physics to society. This may specifically include the study of energy, thermodynamics, electrical power generation, electric circuits, nuclear power, nuclear weapons and modern particle physics. Prerequisite: Mathematics 0481 with a grade of “C” or better or a qualifying score on the mathematics placement test (3 lecture hours)

PHYSICS 1161 Technical Physics I 4 credit hours Conceptual and algebra-based study of classical mechanics, electricity and magnetism including laws of motions, forces, momentum, work, energy, rotational motion, electric charges, electric currents, circuits, magnetism, magnetic effects and electromagnetic induction. Emphasis is on physical concepts as applied to industrial/technical fields through completion of team projects. Prerequisite: Mathematics 0481 with a grade of “C” or better or equivalent and concurrent enrollment in Mathematics 1115 or 1432 or equivalent (3 lecture hours, 3 lab hours)

PHYSICS 1162 Technical Physics II 4 credit hours Conceptual and algebra-based study of matter properties, temperature and heat, ideal gases, wave motion, sound, light, AC electricity, and select topics of modern physics. Emphasis is on physical concepts as applied to industrial/technical fields in a series of team projects. Prerequisite: Physics 1161 with a grade of “C” or better or equivalent (3 lecture hours, 3 lab hours)

PHYSICS 1201 (IAI P1 900L) General Physics I 5 credit hours Algebra and trigonometry-based study of classical linear and rotational kinematics and dynamics (including work, energy, impulse, momentum, and collisions), fluids, heat, thermodynamics, periodic motion, and wave motion. Course is intended for students that have taken high school physics and have experience with right-angle trigonometry. (Students without high school physics are encouraged to complete Physics 1100 before enrolling in this course.) Prerequisites: Mathematics 1115 (or college equivalent) or Mathematics 1431 (or college equivalent) with a grade of “C” or better or a qualifying score on the mathematics placement test or a qualifying A.C.T. math score. Course requires Reading Placement Test Score-Category One. (4 lecture, 2 lab hours)

PHYSICS 1202 General Physics II 5 credit hours Algebra-based study of electrostatics, electric fields, Gauss’ law, capacitance, current, resistance, magnetic forces and fields, electromagnetic induction, DC and AC circuits, electromagnetic waves, mirrors, lenses, optics and modern physics. Prerequisite: Physics 1201 with a grade of “C” or better (4 lecture hours, 2 lab hours)

PHYSICS 1800 Experiential Special Topics 1 to 3 credit hours Experiential courses cover topics not otherwise covered by general education courses and other courses in the Catalog for the discipline. These courses require direct experience and focused reflection in an in-depth study of a specific discipline topic and/or the critical analysis of contemporary issues in the discipline. They are targeted to self-selected students with an interest in the subject matter and involve active participation. The course delivery incorporates an experiential component of no less than 30 percent but not to exceed 70 percent (to be determined by the disciplines). This experiential component may include field studies, interdisciplinary learning, and/or the practical application of discipline-related concepts, theories, principles and methods with a specific focus. All courses require an orientation session to deliver academic and experiential information (syllabus, academic requirements, field preparation, logistics, etc.)

PHYSICS 1840 Independent Study – Individualized 1 to 4 credit hours Exploration and analysis of topics within the discipline to meet individual student-defined course description, goals, objectives, topical outline and methods of evaluation in coordination with and approved by the instructor. May be taken three times for credit as long as different topics are selected. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor (1 to 4 lecture hours)

PHYSICS 2111 (IAI P2 900L) Physics for Science and Engineering I 5 credit hours Calculus-based study of classical linear and rotational kinematics and dynamics, including work, energy, impulse, momentum, collisions, gravitation, periodic motion, and wave motion. (Students without a strong high school physics background are encouraged to complete Physics 1201 before enrolling in this course.) Prerequisite: Mathematics 2231 (or college equivalent) with a grade of “C” or better (4 lecture hours, 3 lab hours)

PHYSICS 2112 Physics for Science and Engineering II 5 credit hours Calculus-based study of electrostatics, electric fields, Gauss’ Law, capacitance, current, resistance, magnetic forces and fields, electromagnetic induction, AC circuits, Maxwell’s equations, electromagnetic waves, geometric optics and physical optics. Prerequisites: Physics 2111 with a “C” or better (4 lecture hours, 3 lab hours)

PHYSICS 2115 Physics for Science and Engineering III 4 credit hours Calculus-based study of fluids, thermodynamics, special relativity, introductory quantum mechanics, nuclear physics and particle physics. Prerequisite: Physics 2112 with a grade of “C” or better (3 lecture hours, 3 lab hours)

PHYSICS 2800 Advanced Experiential Special Topics 1 to 3 credit hours Advanced experiential courses cover topics not otherwise covered by general education courses and other courses in the discipline, while building on academic knowledge and skills acquired in introductory-level classes. These courses require direct experience and focused reflection in an in-depth study of a specific topic and/or the critical analysis of contemporary issues in the discipline. They are targeted to self-selected students with an interest in the subject matter and involve active participation. The course delivery incorporates an experiential component of no less than 30 percent but not to exceed 70 percent. This experiential component may include field studies, interdisciplinary learning, and/or the practical application of more complex geographic concepts, theories, principles and methods with a specific focus. All courses require an orientation session to deliver academic and experiential information (syllabus, academic requirements, field preparation, logistics, etc.) Prerequisite: At least one course in the discipline or consent of instructor

PHYSICS 2827 Adv Selected Topics VII 1 credit hour Advanced exploration and analysis of selected topics with a specific theme indicated by the course title listed in the college course schedule. May be taken three times for credit as long as different topics are selected. At least one course in Physics or consent of instructor (1 lecture hour)

PHYSICS 2840 Experimental/Pilot Class 1 to 6 credit hours Exploration and analysis of topics within the discipline. This course is used to pilot a proposal for a permanent discipline course. May be taken three times for credit as long as different topics are selected. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor (6 lecture hours, 12 lab hours)

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