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The General Education Requirement
The Natural World: Astronomy and PhysicsLab courses are identified with an asterisk (*) before the course number.
AST 114 Survey of Astronomy. 4(4-0)F,S.
Prerequisite: one year high school algebra or equivalent. Historical and descriptive aspects of astronomy; topics of current interest related to space science. Students may not receive credit for both AST 114 and AST 115.
*AST 115 Basic Astronomy. 4(3-2)F,S.
Prerequisite: one year high school algebra or equivalent. Historical and descriptive aspects of astronomy; topics of current interest related to space science. Laboratory consists of observations with telescopes and of experiments pertinent to the field. Students may not receive credit for AST 114 and AST 115.
*PHY 100 Survey of Physics with Laboratory. 4(3-2)F.
Description of nature as seen by physicists; effects this description and new scientific discoveries will have on society. Laboratories consist of discussions of current relations between science and society, demonstration of precise experimental apparatus, some actual involvement with the experimental method. Students may not receive credit for both PHY 100 and PHY 102.
*PHY 101 Physics By Inquiry. 4(2-4)F,S.
This course focuses on the processes of science using the inquiry approach. Science content includes mechanics, optics, heat, electricity and magnetism, and properties of materials. Students will increase their understanding of the nature of science.
PHY 102 Physics and Technology. 4(4-0)S.
Description of nature as seen by physicists; effects that new scientific discoveries will have on society; application of technological concepts to decision-making in business and public affairs systems. Students may not receive credit for both PHY 100 and PHY 102.
*PHY 123 Introduction to Physics I. 4(3-2)F,S.
Prerequisites: eligibility for MTH 261 on Mathematics Placement Exam; CIS/CSC 101 or CSC 111 or pass spreadsheet competency examination administered by the Department of Computer Science. An introduction to physical theories covering the content areas of mechanics, fluids, sound, and thermodynamics. A knowledge of the laws of Physics will help the student better understand the world and how these laws can be used to make informed decisions to improve society. A grade of "C" or better is required in this course to take PHY 124. This course may not be taken pass/not pass.
*PHY 203 Foundations of Physics I. 5(3-4)F,S.
Prerequisite: either concurrent enrollment in MTH 261 and satisfactory score on the mathematics placement examination or concurrent enrollment in MTH 280 or MTH 288; concurrent enrollment in CIS/CSC 101 or CSC 111 or pass spreadsheet competency examination administered by the Department of Computer Science. First of two semesters in basic calculus physics. Lecture and laboratory topics covered include mechanics, waves, and thermodynamics. A grade of "C" or better is required in this course to take PHY 204. This course may not be taken pass/not pass.
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