Physics (PHY)
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PHY 1105 Conceptual Physics with Lab: GT-SC1 4 Credits
Focuses on mechanics, heat, properties of matter, electricity and magnetism, and light. Incorporates laboratory experience. This is a statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-SC1 category.
Prerequisite(s): (ACT English with a score of 18 or SAT EVIDENCE-BASED READ/WRIT with a score of 470 or Exempt English with a score of 0090 or Exempt College Comp & Read-CCR with a score of 0090 or Accup Next Gen Writing with a score of 246 or ENG 090 with a minimum grade of S/C or ENG 0090 with a minimum grade of P/C or CCR 092 with a minimum grade of S/C or ENG 0092 with a minimum grade of P/C or CCR 093 with a minimum grade of S/C or ENG 0093 with a minimum grade of P/C or CCR 094 with a minimum grade of S/C or ENG 0094 (may be taken concurrently) with a minimum grade of P/C or ENG 0095 with a minimum grade of P/C or College Readiness Writing with a score of 100 or Prior College English with a score of 1021 or College Placement English with a score of 1021 or GED Language Arts with a score of 165 or ENG 121 with a minimum grade of C or ENG 1021 with a minimum grade of C or ENG 131 with a minimum grade of C or ENG 1031 with a minimum grade of C or ENG 122 with a minimum grade of C or ENG 1022 with a minimum grade of C or (LOEP Language Usage with a score of 119 and LOEP Reading Skills with a score of 119 and LOEP ESL WritePlacer with a score of 6) or ((ESL 0043 with a minimum grade of C or ESL 043 with a minimum grade of C) and (ESL 0053 with a minimum grade of C or ESL 053 with a minimum grade of C)) or ESL 0073 with a minimum grade of C) and (Accup Next Gen QAS with a score of 240 or Accup Next Gen AAF with a score of 245 or Prior College Math with a score of 1100 or ACT Math with a score of 19 or SAT MATH SECTION SCORE with a score of 500 or Exempt Math with a score of 0250 or Exempt MAT 050 / 0250 with a score of 1 or Exempt MAT 055 / 0300 with a score of 1 or College Readiness Quantitative with a score of 100 or College Readiness Algebra with a score of 100 or GED Mathematical with a score of 165 or MAT 050 with a minimum grade of S/C or MAT 055 with a minimum grade of S/C or MAT 092 with a minimum grade of S/C or MAT 093 with a minimum grade of S/C or MAT 095 with a minimum grade of S/C or MAT 099 with a minimum grade of S/C or MAT 0220 (may be taken concurrently) with a minimum grade of P/C or MAT 0221 (may be taken concurrently) with a minimum grade of P/C or MAT 0240 (may be taken concurrently) with a minimum grade of P/C or MAT 0241 (may be taken concurrently) with a minimum grade of P/C or MAT 0250 with a minimum grade of P/C or MAT 0260 (may be taken concurrently) with a minimum grade of P/C or MAT 0261 (may be taken concurrently) with a minimum grade of P/C or MAT 0300 (may be taken concurrently) with a minimum grade of P/C or MAT 0320 (may be taken concurrently) with a minimum grade of P/C or MAT 0321 (may be taken concurrently) with a minimum grade of P/C or MAT 0340 (may be taken concurrently) with a minimum grade of P/C or MAT 0341 (may be taken concurrently) with a minimum grade of P/C or MAT 102 with a minimum grade of C or MAT 1100 with a minimum grade of C or MAT 103 with a minimum grade of C or MAT 1120 with a minimum grade of C or MAT 107 with a minimum grade of C or MAT 1140 with a minimum grade of C or MAT 108 with a minimum grade of C or MAT 1150 with a minimum grade of C or MAT 112 with a minimum grade of C or MAT 1160 with a minimum grade of C or MAT 155 with a minimum grade of C or MAT 1220 (may be taken concurrently) with a minimum grade of C or MAT 156 with a minimum grade of C or MAT 1230 (may be taken concurrently) with a minimum grade of C or MAT 120 with a minimum grade of C or MAT 1240 (may be taken concurrently) with a minimum grade of C or MAT 135 with a minimum grade of C or MAT 1260 (may be taken concurrently) with a minimum grade of C or MAT 123 with a minimum grade of C or MAT 1320 (may be taken concurrently) with a minimum grade of C or MAT 121 with a minimum grade of C or MAT 1340 (may be taken concurrently) with a minimum grade of C)
PHY 1111 Physics: Algebra-Based I with Lab: GT-SC1 5 Credits
The physics of mechanics and requires application of classical physics to both mathematical and conceptual problems. This course includes kinematics in one and two dimensions, Newton’s Laws, circular motion, work and energy, impulse and momentum, rotational mechanics, and simple harmonic motion. This is a statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-SCI category.
Prerequisite(s): Accup Next Gen AAF with a score of 280 or ACT Math with a score of 25 or SAT MATH SECTION SCORE with a score of 620 or Prior College Math with a score of 1340 or MAT 1340 with a minimum grade of C or MAT 121 with a minimum grade of C or MAT 1420 (may be taken concurrently) with a minimum grade of C or MAT 122 with a minimum grade of C or MAT 1440 (may be taken concurrently) with a minimum grade of C or MAT 166 with a minimum grade of C or MAT 2410 (may be taken concurrently) with a minimum grade of C or MAT 201 with a minimum grade of C
PHY 1112 Physics: Algebra-Based II with Lab: GT-SC1 5 Credits
The physics of electricity and magnetism and requires application of classical physics to both mathematical and conceptual problems. This course covers Direct Current (DC) circuits involving resistors, capacitors, and batteries. This course also covers traveling and standing waves, electromagnetic waves, and geometric optics. This is a statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-SC1 category.
Prerequisite(s): PHY 1111 with a minimum grade of C or PHY 111 with a minimum grade of C or Prior College Physics with a score of 1111
PHY 2111 Physics: Calculus-Based I with Lab: GT-SC1 5 Credits
Covers the physics of kinematics, dynamics, and conservation laws and applies classical physics to both mathematical and conceptual problems. Specific concepts covered include 1D and 2D kinematics, Newton’s Laws, rotational motion, energy and work, momentum and impulse, and simple harmonic motion. This course may also cover thermodynamics and fluid mechanics. This is a statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-SC1 category.
Prerequisite(s): MAT 2410 with a minimum grade of C or MAT 201 with a minimum grade of C or Prior College Math with a score of 2410
PHY 2112 Physics: Calculus-Based II with Lab: GT-SC1 5 Credits
Covers the physics of electricity and magnetism using conceptual and mathematical reasoning, including calculus. Maxwell's equations, waves, and time-varying circuits will be covered. Optional topics include wave and geometric optics and AC circuits. This is a statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-SC1 category.
PHY 2113 Physics III: Calculus-Based Modern Physics 3 Credits
Expands upon PHY 2112 and explores twentieth century advances in physics. Topics may include special and general relativity, quantum theory, atomic physics, solid state physics, nuclear physics, semiconductor physics and cosmology.