Phys 101

Principles of Physics I
(3 credits)

This course is a general survey and introduction to mechanics emphasizing the motion of particles and rigid bodies, work and energy, harmonic motion and sound. A weekly three-hour lab is included as an integral part of the course, bridging theory and experiment.

Prerequisites: PH 12 required with MATH 101 as co-requisite

Phys 102

Principles of Physics II
(3 credits)

This course follows PHYS 101 as the second course in a general survey of physics and includes a survey and introduction to electricity, magnetism, optics and some modern physics. A weekly three-hour lab is included as an integral part of the course, bridging theory and experiment.

Prerequisites: PHYS 101 required with MATH 102 as co-requisite