Physics

PHYS 100: Introductory Physics: Mechanics and Heat

An introduction to fundamental physics concepts such as force, energy, momentum, and the use of graphs and vectors in physics. Topics include mechanics, heat, and electricity.

PHYS 101: Basic Wave Motion, Wave Interference and Conservation Laws

Vibrations and Waves, Simple Harmonic Motion, introduction to basic Conservation laws, rotational motion, the wave equation, wave superposition and interference, the dynamics of sound, fluid motion, light and heat energy (time permitting).

Prerequisites: Physics 12 or equivalent; Principles of Mathematics 12 or equivalent.  Some experience in calculus is necessary.

PHYS 102: Electricity, Light and Radiation

Electricity and magnetism, electric circuits, radioactivity including biological applications.

Prerequisite: CCCPhysics 101 or equivalent

PHYS 112: Electricity, Light and Radiation

Electricity and magnetism, electric circuits, radioactivity including biological applications.

Prerequisite: CCCPhysics 101 or equivalent

PHYS 119: Experimental Physics Lab

This is an introductory laboratory course, with an emphasis on data collection, data analysis techniques, and scientific reasoning.