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4.00 Credits
SCI Core 3 cl hrs, 2 lab hrs, 4 cr Conceptual physics for non-science students. Topics include: Newton's laws of motion and law of universal gravity, heat and temperature, electricity and magnetism, light, relativity and elements of modern physics. Special emphasis is placed upon scientific principles with applications taken from everyday experiences. Laboratory work illustrates and supplements the lecture material. Prerequisites: CUNY certification in reading and writing; MAT 1175/ MA 175
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4.00 Credits
SCI Core 3 cl hrs, 2 lab hrs, 4 cr A study of physical science as related to humans and society. Topics include: earth sciences, the solar system, physical chemistry, geology, oceanography, the water cycle and global warming. Prerequisite: PHYS 1111/SC 111
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4.00 Credits
3 cl hrs, 2 lab hrs, 4 cr Astronomical history is presented including an introduction to the mechanics and optics of Galileo and Newton. Radiation laws and astronomical tools including the telescope are considered. The solar system is presented in detail as is a history of human space travel. Prerequisite: Certification in reading and writing; Pre- or corequisite: MAT 1175/MA 175
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4.00 Credits
SCI Core 3 cl hrs, 2 lab hrs, 4 cr Stellar astrophysics is considered, including star formation; planetary systems formation; and star properties, groupings and evolution. Galaxy properties and evolution are discussed. Following an introduction to relativity, aspects of quantum mechanics and cosmology are introduced. The search for and consequences of extraterrestrial life are considered. Laboratory experiments supplement and illustrate lecture material. Pre- or corequisite: PHYS 1117/SC 117
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4.00 Credits
3 cl hrs, 2 lab hrs, 4 cr Basic concepts and principles of mechanics, heat, electricity, magnetism and optics. Laboratory work illustrates and supplements the lecture material. Laboratory experiments are computer-based and illustrate and supplement the lecture material. This course is open to the Verizon program only. Prerequisite: MAT 1275/MA 275 or equivalent
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1.20 Credits
SCI Core 4 cl hrs, 2 lab hrs, 4 cr Algebra-based course on basic concepts and principles of mechanics, heat, waves and fluids. Topics include: statics, kinematics, dynamics, work and energy, circular and rotational motion, fluid dynamics, temperature, heat transfer and wave motion. Laboratory experiments are computer-based and illustrate and supplement the lecture material. Pre- or corequisite: MAT 1275/MA 275 or equivalent
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2.20 Credits
SCI Core 4 cl hrs, 2 lab hrs, 4 cr Algebra-based course on basic concepts and principles of electricity and magnetism, light and atomic physics. Topics include: electrostatics, electric current, magnetism, magnetic induction, alternating currents, electromagnetic waves, geometric and wave optics and the atomic theory of matter. Laboratory experiments illustrate and supplement the lecture material. Prerequisite: PHYS 1433/SC 433
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1.30 Credits
SCI Core 4 cl hrs, 3 lab hrs, 5 cr Basic concepts and principles of mechanics, heat and mechanical waves. Topics include: kinematics, dynamics, statics, work and energy, rotational motion, oscillations and wave motion, fluids, temperature, heat and concepts of thermodynamics. Calculus and vector methods are used throughout the course. Laboratory experiments are computer-based and illustrate and supplement the lecture material. Pre- or corequisite: MAT 1475/MA 475
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2.30 Credits
SCI Core 4 cl hrs, 3 lab hrs, 5 cr A continuation of PHYS 1441/SC 441. Electricity and magnetism, optics and elements of modern physics. Topics include: electrostatics, electric current and electric circuits, magnetism, electromagnetic induction, alternating current circuits, electromagnetic waves, geometric optics, optical instruments, spectra and physical optics. Calculus and vector methods are used throughout the course. Laboratory experiments are computer-based and illustrate and supplement the lecture material. Prerequisite: PHYS 1441/SC 441
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3.30 Credits
3 cl hrs, 3 lab hrs, 4 cr Selected topics in physics and modern physics, including: light, wave optics, interference, diffraction and polarization of light, relativity, origins of the quantum theory, atoms, the nucleus, elements of condensed matter, lasers, holography, elements of elementary particle physics and astrophysics. Laboratory experiments are computer-based and illustrate and supplement the lecture material. Prerequisite: PHYS 1442/SC 442
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