PHYS (Physics)

PHYS 1000 - Physical Science - 4 Credits

This course is for students not majoring in science. Physical principles are presented with emphasis on non-quantitative, practical applications of these concepts. Note: This course satisfies one semester of the science requirement for the Associate in Arts Degree. (Prerequisite: Basic knowledge of algebra) Lecture: 3 hours, Lab: 2 hours

PHYS 1030 - General Physics I - 4 Credits

Mechanics and heat are studied as the basic topics of this course. One lecture hour is used as a help session. (Prerequisite: High school algebra) Lecture: 4 hours, Lab: 3 hours

PHYS 1040 - General Physics II - 4 Credits

Sound, electricity and magnetism, light, atomic and nuclear theories and their applications are studied in this course. (Prerequisite: This course is a sequence to General Physics I) Lecture: 3 hours, Lab: 3 hours

PHYS 1050 - Physics for Technology I - 4 Credits

This course is for students in the Electronic Engineering and Mechanical Engineering Technology programs. Mechanics, sound, temperature and heat are studied. Lecture: 3 hours, Lab: 3 hours

PHYS 1060 - Physics for Technology II - 4 Credits

This course is for students in the Electronic Engineering Technology program. Electrical circuits, simple harmonic motion and selected topics in modern physics are studied. (Prerequisite: PHYS 1050) Lecture: 3 hours, Lab: 3 hours

PHYS 1080 - Fundamentals of Optical Communications - 4 Credits

Course content includes the components of optical fiber systems, devices, integrated optics, light source and detectors, complex and distribution network. (Prerequisite: Basic knowledge of algebra and trigonometry,
some background in physics helpful, but not required.) Lecture: 3 hour, Lab: 3 hour

PHYS 1100 - Engineering Physics - 4 Credits

This course is a study of the basic equations of mechanics, heat and thermodynamics. Note: It is usually taken by engineering students in the second semester of the first year. Lecture: 4 hours, Lab: 3 hours

PHYS 1110 - Radiographic Physics - 4 Credits

This course covers the fundamentals of electrical and radiation physics. Student gain an under standing of the basic principles underlying the operation of X-ray equipment and auxiliary devices. Note: Open only to students currently enrolled in Radiography program (Prerequisite: MATH 1700 or its equivalent) Lecture: 3 hours, Lab: 2 hours

PHYS 1120–Modern Technical Physics I - 4 Credits

This is an introductory physics course presenting the principles and laws of modern physics. Units studied include kinematics, dynamics, energy-work relationships and principles and laws of modern physics. Lecture: 3 hours, Lab: 2 hours

PHYS 1130 - Technical Physics - 4 Credits

This introductory physics course in which the fundamental principles of physics are presented. Units include dynamics energy-work relationships, wave behavior, electric and magnetic fields, motor and generator principles. Lecture: 3 hours, Lab: 2 hours

PHYS 1140 - Newtonian Physics - 4 Credits

This is an introductory physics course presenting the principles of physics with special emphasis on the Newtonian physics. Fundamental laws of motion, kinematics, dynamics and energy are studied. Lecture: 3 hours, Lab: 2 hours

PHYS 1220 - Modern Technical Physics II - 4 Credits

This introductory physics course presents the principles and laws of electricity, circuits, solid state circuits, semi-conductors and automatic control systems. Lecture: 3 hours, Lab: 2 hours

PHYS 2110 - Topics in Acoustics, Optics and Thermodynamics - 3 Credits

This course deals in the fundamentals of acoustics and optical phenomena and introduces topics of thermodynamics, kinetic theory and wave motion. Calculus is used. Note: Usually taken by engineering students in the first semester of the second year. Calculus is used. Lecture: 3 hours

PHYS 2111 - Introduction to Acoustics and Optics Laboratory - 1 Credit

This course deals with laboratory experiments in simple harmonic motion sound waves, reflection and refraction of light, lenses, prisms, diffraction of light, holography and some fiber optic systems. Lab: 3 hours

PHYS 2310 - Intermediate Physics I - 4 Credits

Mechanics and thermodynamics are the topics covered in this course. Calculus is used. Note: Recommended for students planning to major in one of the sciences. Lecture: 3 hours, Lab: 3 hours

PHYS 2320 - Intermediate Physics II - 4 Credits

Electricity, magnetism and wave phenomena are studied in this course. Calculus is used. (Prerequisite: PHYS 2310 or equivalent) Lecture: 3 hours, Lab: 3 hours

PHYS 2820 - Modern Physics I - 3 Credits

This course offers an introduction to modern physics for engineering students. Topics include kinetic theory, special relativity, wave and particle properties of matter and radiation, atomic structure and quantum mechanics. Integral and differential calculus, differential equations and vector analysis are used. Lecture: 3 hours

PHYS 2830 - Modern Physics II - 3 Credits

Basic concepts and theories of solid state and nuclear physics are studied in this course. (Prerequisite: PHYS 2820 or equivalent) Lecture: 3 hours