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PHY 110 - Conceptual Physics
This course provides a conceptually-based exposure to the fundamental principles and processes of the physical world. Topics include basic concepts of motion, forces, energy, heat, electricity, magnetism, and the structure of matter and the universe. Upon completion, students should be able to describe examples and applications of the principles studied. This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement general education core requirement in natural sciences/math­ematics.
     
Class Hours:  3
Semester(s) Course Schedule to be Offered:
Lab/Clinical/Work Exp. Hours:  0
Day:
  Fall, Spring, Summer
Evening:
  On Demand
Credit Hours:  3
Prerequisites: MAT 060 or appropriate placement test score (Local)
Corequisites:  None
Distance Education Offerings:  Internet
 
 
PHY 110A Conceptual Physics (Lab)
This course is a laboratory for PHY 110. Emphasis is placed on laboratory experiences that enhance materials presented in PHY 110. Upon completion, students should be able to apply the laboratory experiences to the concepts presented in PHY 110. This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement general education core requirement in natural sciences/mathematics.
     
Class Hours: 0
Semester(s) Course Schedule to be Offered:
Lab/Clinical/Work Exp. Hours:  2
 
Day:
  Spring
Evening:
  On Demand
Credit Hours:  1
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites:  PHY 110
Distance Education Offerings:  None
 
 
PHY 131 - Physics-Mechanics
This algebra/trigonometry-based course introduces fundamental physical concepts as applied to engineering technology fields. Topics include systems of units, problem-solving methods, graphical analysis, vectors, motion, forces, Newton’s laws of motion, work, energy, power, momentum, and properties of matter. Upon completion, students should be able to apply the principles studied to applications in engineering technology fields.
     
Class Hours:  3
Semester(s) Course Schedule to be Offered:
Lab/Clinical/Work Exp. Hours: 2
Day:
  Fall, Spring, Summer
Evening:
  None
Credit Hours: 4
Prerequisites: MAT 121, MAT 161, MAT 171, or MAT 175
Corequisites:  None
Distance Education Offerings:  None
 
 
PHY 132 - Physics-Electricity & Magnetism
This algebra/trigonometry-based course is a study of fundamental physical concepts as applied to engineering technology fields. Topics include systems of units, problem-solving methods, graphical analysis, waves, electricity, magnetism, circuits, transformers, motors, and generators. Upon completion, students should be able to apply the principles studied to applications in engineering technology fields.
     
Class Hours:  3
Semester(s) Course Schedule to be Offered:
Lab/Clinical/Work Exp. Hours: 2
Day:
  Fall, Spring
Evening:
  None
Credit Hours: 4
Prerequisites: PHY 131
Corequisites:  None
Distance Education Offerings:  None
 
 
PHY 151 - College Physics I
This course uses algebra- and trigonometry-based mathematical models to introduce the fundamental concepts that describe the physical world. Topics include units and measurement, vectors, linear kinematics and dynamics, energy, power, momentum, fluid mechanics, and heat. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the principles involved and display analytical problem-solving ability for the topics covered. This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement general education core requirement in natural sciences/mathematics.
     
Class Hours: 3
Semester(s) Course Schedule to be Offered:
Lab/Clinical/Work Exp. Hours:  2
Day:
  Fall, Spring, Summer
Evening:
  None
Credit Hours:  4
Prerequisites: MAT 161or MAT 171 or MAT 175
Corequisites:  None
Distance Education Offerings: None
 
 
PHY 152 - College Physics II 
This course uses algebra- and trigonometry-based mathematical models to introduce the fundamental concepts that describe the physical world. Topics include electrostatic forces, electric fields, electric potentials, direct-current circuits, magnetostatic forces, magnetic fields, electromagnetic induction, alternating current circuits, and light. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the principles involved and display analytical problem-solving ability for the topics covered. This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement general education core requirement in natural sciences/mathematics. This course may satisfy a general education requirement for Catawba College.
     
Class Hours:  3
Semester(s) Course Schedule to be Offered:
Lab/Clinical/Work Exp. Hours:  2
Day:
  Fall, Spring
Evening:
  No
Credit Hours:  4
Prerequisites: PHY 151
Corequisites:  None
Distance Education Offerings:  None
 
 
PHY 251 - General Physics I
This course uses calculus-based mathematical models to introduce the fundamental concepts that describe the physical world. Topics include units and measurement, vector operations, linear kinematics and dynamics, energy, power, momentum, rotational mechanics, periodic motion, fluid mechanics, and heat. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the principles involved and display analytical problem-solving ability for the topics covered. This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement general education core requirement in natural sciences/mathematics. This course may satisfy a general education requirement for Catawba College.
     
Class Hours:  3
Semester(s) Course Schedule to be Offered:
Lab/Clinical/Work Exp. Hours:  3
Day:
  TBA
Evening:
  TBA
Credit Hours:  4
Prerequisites: MAT 271
Corequisites:  MAT 272
Distance Education Offerings:  None
 
 
PHY 252 - General Physics II
This course uses calculus-based mathematical models to introduce the fundamental concepts that describe the physical world. Topics include electrostatic forces, electric fields, electric potentials, direct current circuits, magnetostatic forces, magnetic fields, electromagnetic induction, alternating current circuits, and light. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the principles involved and display analytical problem-solving ability for the topics covered. This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement general education core requirement in natural sciences/mathematics. This course may satisfy a general education requirement for Catawba College.
     
Class Hours:  3
Semester(s) Course Schedule to be Offered:
Lab/Clinical/Work Exp. Hours:  3
Day:
  TBA
Evening:
  TBA
Credit Hours:  4
Prerequisites: MAT 272 and PHY 251
Corequisites:  None
Distance Education Offerings:  None
 
 
 

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