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Course Criteria
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3.00 Credits
This course provides an indroduction to mechanics and heat. Subject matter includes systems of units, equilibrium, translational motion, Newton's law of motion, work, energy, momentum, circular motion, gravitation, harmonic motion, thermometry, calorimetry, heat transfer, and thermodynamics. Prerequisites: Exit or exemption from Learning Support English and Reading; MATH 1113 or permission of the instructor. corequisite: PLAB 1111.
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3.00 Credits
A continuation of PHYS 1111, this course is an introduction to electromagnetic theory, optics, and modern physics. The subject matter includes electrostatic forces, potentials, electric current, DC and AC circuits, magnetic forces and fields, reflection and refraction of light, mirrors, lenses, interference, diffraction and polarization. The modern physics segment includes a brief description of relativity, atomic structure, and radioactivity. Prerequisite: MATH 1113, PHYS1111, and PLAB 1111 or permission of the instructor.
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5.00 Credits
This course is a continuation of PHYS 202. Electronic theory, atomic theory, quantum theory, relativity nuclear physics and particle physics are discussed. Prerequisite: PHYS 202.
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3.00 Credits
This course provides a calculus-based introduction to mechanics and thermodynamics. Subject matter includes: conditions of equilibrium, translational and rotational motion, Newton's laws of motion, gravitation, work, energy, harmonic oscillations, laws of thermodynamics, and simpler applications. Prerequisites: MATH 2201; PHYS 1112 or permission of the instructor. Corequisite: PLAB 221.
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3.00 Credits
This course, a continuation of PHYS 2211, provides a calculus-based introduction to electricity and magnetism, optics and modern physics. Subject matter includes: electrostatic fields and potential, curcuit elements and their behavior, magnetic fields, DC and AC circuits, electromagnetic waves, mirrors and lenses, interference, diffraction and polarization. The modern physics segment includes relativity, quantum physics, and atomic and nuclear physics. Prerequisites: MATH 2202, PHYS 2211, or permission of the instructor. Corequisite: PLAB 2212.
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1.00 Credits
This course includes a study of the instruments and techniques commonly used in science laboratories. Instrumentation and techniques to be studied include but are not limited to: spectroscopy, chromatography, electrophoresis, pH determination, DNA biotechnology, solution preparation and data collection with remote sensing equipment and techniques. Prerequisite: A grade of "C" or better in a 200-level biology, chemistry or physics course or permission of the instructor.
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2.00 Credits
This course provides students with opportunities to explore current topics and problems in terms of underlying principles of biology, chemistry and physics. This course is comparative and has an interdisciplinary flavor in that the socioeconomic, cultural, ethical and political aspects of such topics as genetic engineering, environmental chemistry, laser technology and earth systems science are discussed. Prerequisite: A grade of "C" or better in a 200-level biology, chemistry of physics course or permisson of the instructor.
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1.00 Credits
Satisfies College Preparatory Curriculum (CPC) in Natural Science when cross-referenced as PLAB 1011 or PLAB 1012.
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1.00 Credits
This is the laboratory component of PHYS 1011. Lab experiments and activities include: scientific measurement, data analysis, force, velocity, acceleration, Kepler's Law and Planetary Motion, and Hubble's Law. Prerequisite: Exit or exemption from Learning Support Reading and Math. Corequisite: PHYS 1011. *Satisfies College Preparatory Curriculum (CPC) in Science when cross-referenced as PLAB 1010. PHYS 1011 cannot be repeated for credit if taken to satisfy a CPC requirement.
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1.00 Credits
This is the laboratory compo nent of PHYS 1012. Lab experiments and activities include: wave motion, magnetic lines of force, Ohm's Law, reflection, refraction, lenses. Prerequisite: Exit from Learning Support Reading and Math. corequisite: PHYS 1012.
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