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AST 101
SOLAR SYSTEM ASTRONOMY
4.0 Credits
This course is a descriptive survey of the universe with emphasis on basic physical concepts and the objects in the solar system. Related topics of current interest are included in the course.
This course, AST 101,
is a college-transfer, science course.
may be taken before, during, or after AST 102.
requires on high school level mathematics.
contains a weekly lab.
is taught both on-campus and on-line.
is offered every term throughout the academic year.
is usually taught by Jeffrey Lynn Hopkins or Mario Klaric'; though adjuncts may be used on occasion.
is usually taught on-line by Jeffrey Lynn Hopkins with the occasional use of adjuncts for labs.
What is Astronomy?
AST 102
STELLAR ASTRONOMY
4.0 Credits
This course is a descriptive survey of the universe with emphasis on basic physical concepts and galactic and extragalactic objects. Related topics of current interest are included in the course.
This course, AST 102,
is a college-transfer, science course.
may be taken before, during, or after AST 101.
requires on high school level mathematics.
contains a weekly lab.
is taught both on-campus and on-line.
is offered every term throughout the academic year.
is usually taught by Jeffrey Lynn Hopkins or Mario Klaric'; though adjuncts may be used on occasion.
is usually taught on-line by Jeffrey Lynn Hopkins with the occasional use of adjuncts for labs.
What is Astronomy?
PHS 111
CONCEPTUAL PHYSICS I
3.0 Credits
This course is an introduction to the mechanical concepts of distance, time, mass, force, energy and power. (Prerequisite: MAT 100 or equivalent placement test score)
This course, PHS 111,
is not a college-transfer, science course.
in nearly identical to PHY 100, only named differently to apply to specific programs.
does not have a lab component.
is only taught on-campus; there is no on-line version.
is offered only on select terms throughout the academic year.
is usually taught by adjuncts.
PHS 115
INTEGRATED SCIENCE
4.0 Credits
This course contains topics taken from general chemistry and general physics. (Prerequisite: MAT 102)
This course, PHS 115,
is not a college-transfer, science course.
does not have a lab component.
is only taught on-campus; there is no on-line version.
is offered only on select terms throughout the academic year.
is usually taught by chemistry faculty.
PHY 100
INTRODUCTORY PHYSICS
3.0 Credits
This is a course in general physics including introductory principles of physics for higher-level physics study. (This course does not meet the requirements for an associate degree, but may meet requirements for a diploma or certificate.)
This course, PHY 100,
is not a college-transfer, science course.
in nearly identical to PHS 111, only named differently to apply to specific programs.
does not have a lab component.
is only taught on-campus; there is no on-line version.
is offered only on select terms throughout the academic year.
is usually taught by adjuncts.
PHY 201
PHYSICS I
4.0 Credits
This is the first in a sequence of physics courses. Topics include mechanics, wave motion, sound, heat, electromagnetism, optics and modern physics. (Prerequisite: MAT 110)
This course, PHY 201,
is a college-transfer, science course.
must be taken before PHY 202.
is somewhat similar to PHY 221; however, it covers more topics and requires strong algebra skills.
contains a weekly lab.
is only taught on-campus; there is no on-line version.
is offered every term throughout the academic year.
is usually taught by Jeffrey Lynn Hopkins or Mario Klaric'; though adjuncts are often assigned.
PHY 202
PHYSICS II
4.0 Credits
This course covers physics topics, including mechanics, wave motion, sound, heat, electromagnetism, optics and modern physics. (Prerequisite: PHY 201)
This course, PHY 202,
is a college-transfer, science course.
may not be taken before or during PHY 201.
is somewhat similar to PHY 222; however, it covers more topics and requires strong algebra skills.
contains a weekly lab.
is only taught on-campus; there is no on-line version.
is offered every term throughout the academic year.
is usually taught by Jeffrey Lynn Hopkins or Mario Klaric'; though adjuncts are often assigned.
PHY 204
PHYSICAL OPTICS
4.0 Credits
This course is a study of the basic overview of geometric and wave optics.
This course, PHY 204,
is to eventually be used in conjunction with the Dept. of Engineering for a photonics program.
is still under development with no specified completion date.
PHY 221
UNIVERSITY PHYSICS I
4.0 Credits
This is the first of a sequence of courses. The course includes a calculus-based treatment of the following topics: vectors, laws of motion, rotation, and vibratory and wave motion. (Prerequisite: MAT 140)
This course, PHY 221,
is a college-transfer, science course.
must be taken before PHY 222.
is somewhat similar to PHY 201; however, it covers fewer topics and requires calculus skills.
contains a weekly lab.
is taught both on-campus and on-line.
is offered every term throughout the academic year.
is usually taught by Jeffrey Lynn Hopkins or Mario Klaric'; though adjuncts are often assigned.
is usually taught on-line by Jeffrey Lynn Hopkins with the occasional use of adjuncts for labs.
PHY 222
UNIVERSITY PHYSICS II
4.0 Credits
This course is a continuation of calculus-based treatment of the following topics: thermodynamics, kinetic theory of gases, electricity and magnetism including electrostatics, dielectrics, electric circuits, magnetic fields and induction phenomena. (Prerequisites: MAT 141, PHY 221)
This course, PHY 222,
is a college-transfer, science course.
may not be taken before or during PHY 221.
is somewhat similar to PHY 202; however, it covers fewer topics and requires calculus skills.
contains a weekly lab.
is taught both on-campus and on-line.
is offered every term throughout the academic year.
is usually taught by Jeffrey Lynn Hopkins or Mario Klaric'; though adjuncts are often assigned.
is usually taught on-line by Jeffrey Lynn Hopkins with the occasional use of adjuncts for labs.
