Physics

PHYSICS COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

PHYS 1111 – Introductory Physics I (3)

Prerequisites: MATH 1113 with a “C” or better and exit or exemption from Learning Support reading or all ESL requirements except ENSL 0091.

Co-requisite: PHYS 1111L.

The introductory physics course, PHYS 1111, is the first in a two-course survey of the primary fields of physics. This course will cover mechanics, waves, simple harmonic motion and thermodynamics. Algebra and trigonometry will be used in the course.

PHYS 1111L – Introductory Physics I Laboratory (1)

Co-requisite: PHYS 1111.

This is a laboratory to accompany PHYS 1111. Assignments are designed to reinforce lecture concepts.

PHYS 1112 – Introductory Physics II (3)

Prerequisites: PHYS 1111 with a “C” or better and PHYS 1111L.

Co-requisite: PHYS 1112L.

The introductory physics course, PHYS 1112, is the second in a two-course survey of the primary fields of physics. This course will cover electromagnetism, optics, and modern physics. Algebra and trigonometry will be used in the course.

PHYS 1112L – Introductory Physics II Laboratory (1)

Co-requisite: PHYS 1112.

This is a laboratory to accompany PHYS 1112. Assignments are designed to reinforce lecture concepts.

PHYS 2211 – Principles of Physics I (3)

Prerequisites: MATH 2431 with a “C” or better and exit or exemption from Learning Support reading or all ESL requirements except ENSL 0091.

Co-requisite: PHYS 2211L.

The principles of physics course, PHYS 2211, is the first in a calculus-based two-course survey of the primary fields of physics. This course will cover mechanics, waves, simple harmonic motion, and thermodynamics.

PHYS 2211L – Principles of Physics I Laboratory (1)

Co-requisite: PHYS 2211.

This is a laboratory to accompany PHYS 2211. Assignments are designed to reinforce lecture concepts.

PHYS 2212 – Principles of Physics II (3)

Prerequisites: PHYS 2211 with a “C” or better and PHYS 2211L and MATH 2432 with a “C” or better.

Co-requisite: PHYS 2212L.

The principles of physics course, PHYS 2212, is the second in a calculus-based two-course survey of the primary fields of physics. This course will cover electromagnetism, optics, and modern physics.

PHYS 2212L – Principles of Physics II Laboratory (1)

Co-requisite: PHYS 2212.

This is a laboratory to accompany PHYS 2212. Assignments are designed to reinforce lecture concepts.