Physics Course Descriptions

1114 GENERAL PHYSICS I

An algebra-based course. Fundamental principles of mechanics, heat and sound; with laboratory.

1214 GENERAL PHYSICS II

Fundamental principles of electricity, magnetism, optics, and modern physics; with laboratory. (Prerequisite: PHYS 1114 or department approval)

3114 GENERAL ASTRONOMY

(Sp) An introduction to the concepts of modern astronomy. The solar system, the sun and stars, the Milky Way and other galaxies, current theories of the origin, evolution and fate of the universe; with laboratory. (Same as PSCI 3114) (Prerequisite: departmental approval)