Course Descriptions - Physics
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APPLIED PHYSICS
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PHYS 090
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Winter |
5.0 Credits
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44 hours of lecture |
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Topics include force, motion, torque, energy, power, friction, electricity, magnetism, mechanical advantage, fluids, metric measurement, elasticity, heat, temperature, heat transfer, and heat engines. Open to all students seeking an Applied Science degree.
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PHYS CALCULATIONS
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PHYS 091
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Fall Winter |
1.0 Credits
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11 hours of lecture |
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Methods of problem-solving in physics. Concurrent enrollment in PHYS101 required.
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PHYS CALCULATIONS
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PHYS 092
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Winter Spring |
1.0 Credits
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11 hours of lecture |
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Methods of problem-solving in physics. Concurrent enrollment in PHYS&122 required.
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PHYS CALCULATIONS
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PHYS 093
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Fall Spring |
1.0 Credits
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11 hours of lecture |
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Methods of problem-solving in physics. Concurrent enrollment in PHYS&123 required.
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PHYS CALCULATIONS
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PHYS 094
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Fall Winter |
1.0 Credits
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11 hours of lecture |
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Methods of problem-solving in physics. Concurrent enrollment in PHYS&221 required.
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PHYS CALCULATIONS
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PHYS 095
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Winter Spring |
1.0 Credits
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11 hours of lecture |
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Methods of problem-solving in physics. Concurrent enrollment in PHYS&222 required.
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PHYS CALCULATIONS
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PHYS 096
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Fall Spring |
1.0 Credits
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11 hours of lecture |
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Methods of problem-solving in physics. Concurrent enrollment in PHYS&223 required.
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CO-OP WORK EXP
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PHYS 199
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Fall Winter Spring |
3.0 Credits
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0 hours of lecture |
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Supervised work experience in an approved job. Completion of specific learning objectives and employer evaluation. Completion of, or concurrent enrollment in, HDEV 195, 198, or 200 required. Prerequisite: Consent of Instructional Unit. [GE]
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SPECIAL PROJECTS
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PHYS 290
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Fall Winter Spring |
5.0 Credits
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0 hours of lecture |
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Opportunity to plan, organize and complete special projects approved by the department. Prerequisite: Consent of Instructional Unit. [GE, NS]
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PHYSICS NON-SCI MAJORS
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PHYS&100
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Winter Spring |
4.0 Credits
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44 hours of lecture |
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Introduction to basic physics concepts for non-science majors, technical students, or students who desire a PHYS& 121 or 221 preparatory course. Prerequisite: MATH 090 or equivalent. [NS, SE]
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GENERAL PHYSICS I
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PHYS&121
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Fall Winter Spring |
5.0 Credits
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44 hours of lecture |
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Physical principles of motion, equilibrium, dynamics, gravity, work energy, momentum, and fluids. Recommended for students in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, physical therapy, forestry and the life sciences. Part of a three-quarter sequence offered each year beginning fall and winter quarters. Concurrent enrollment in PHYS 091 required. Prerequisite: MATH 095 or equivalent. [NS, SE]
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GENERAL PHYSICS II
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PHYS&122
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Winter Spring |
5.0 Credits
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44 hours of lecture |
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Fundamental physical principles of sound, fluids, heat, thermodynamics, electricity, and magnetism. Second of a three-quarter sequence. Concurrent enrollment in PHYS 092 and 122 Lab required. Prerequisite: PHYS& 121 (or PHYS 101) or consent of Instructional Unit. [NS, SE]
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GENERAL PHYSICS III
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PHYS&123
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Fall Spring |
5.0 Credits
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44 hours of lecture |
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Topics in electricity, magnetism, atomic and nuclear physics, and optics. Third of a three-quarter sequence. Concurrent enrollment in PHYS 093 required. Prerequisite: PHYS 102 or consent of Instructional Unit.[NS, SE]
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ENGINEERING PHYSICS I
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PHYS&221
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Fall Winter Spring |
5.0 Credits
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44 hours of lecture |
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Classical physics topics in mechanics. For students majoring in engineering, chemistry, physics, geology, or mathematics. Beginning courseof a three-quarter sequence offered each year starting fall and winter quarters. Completion of, or concurrent enrollment in MATH& 152 (or MATH 211),and concurrent enrollment in PHYS 094 required. [NS, SE]
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ENGINEERING PHYSICS II
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PHYS&222
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Winter Spring |
5.0 Credits
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44 hours of lecture - 33 hours of lab |
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Physics topics in fluids, heat, thermodynamics, sound, electricity, and magnetism. Second quarter of a three-quarter sequence beginning with PHYS 201. Concurrent enrollment in PHYS 095 required. Prerequisite: A grade of "C" or better in PHYS& 221 (or PHYS 201). [NS, SE]
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ENGINEERING PHYSICS III
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PHYS&223
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Fall Spring |
5.0 Credits
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44 hours of lecture - 33 hours of lab |
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Topics in electricity, magnetism, atomic and nuclear physics, and optics. Third quarter of a three-quarter sequence beginning with PHYS 221. Concurrent enrollment in PHYS 096 required. Prerequisite: A grade of"C" or better in PHYS& 222 (or PHYS 202). [NS, SE]
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