A "T" located
to the left of the available semester indicates transfer to Murray State University,
Southeast Missouri State University, and Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
as per articulation agreements. These courses will also transfer to most public
four-year institutions in the state of Illinois.
PHY 116 COLLEGE PHYSICS I
T P1 900L F all /Spring
Introductory course in basic physics for science majors with no previous
exposure to physical laws, methods, and applications. Hands-on approach to
problem solving in mechanics, dynamics, sound and heat. This is a non-calculus
based course in physics for students in technology and/or who need to prepare
for university physics.
Credit: 4 hours - Three lecture and two lab hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): Intermediate Algebra-MAT 114 (Pre-calculus-MAT 115 or
Trigonometry-MAT 118 are recommended)
PHY 117 COLLEGE PHYSICS II
T Spring
This is an introductory level course emphasizing two main areas of study.
One area is electricity and magnetism which will include electric and magnetic
field, direct current and alternating currents and interrelationships. The
second area is electromagnetic waves, light, optics, wave theory, sound,
and modern physics.
Credit: 4 hours - Three lecture and two lab hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): Introductory Physics I-PHY 116 or equivalent, Pre-calculus-MAT
115 or Trigonometry-MAT 118
PHY 120 CONCEPTUAL PHYSICS
T By Request
A non-mathematical approach to the study of physical phenomena, investigation
of mechanics, properties of matter, heat, sound, electricity, magnetism,
light, relativity, and atomic and nuclear physics.
Credit: 3 hours - Two lecture and two lab hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): None
PHY 216 UNIVERSITY PHYSICS I
T P2 900L F all
A calculus-based course in the physics of mechanics, dynamics, heat and
sound. Topics include equilibrium, motion, momentum, work and energy, heat,
thermodynamics, and wave motion.
Credits: 4 hours - Three lecture and two lab hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): Introduction to Physics I-PHY 116 or equivalent and Calculus
I-MAT 117.
PHY 217 UNIVERSITY PHYSICS II
T Spring
A calculus-based course in university-level physics. A study of electricity,
magnetism, electromagnetic wave theory with an emphasis on light theory and
an introduction to atomic and nuclear physics. Topics include charge, electric
fields, emf, resistance, capacitance, magnetism, inductance, AC and DC circuits,
resonance, waves, optics, and relativity.
Credit: 4 hours - Three lecture and two lab hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): University Physics I-PHY 216 and Calculus II-MAT 211 or
concurrent enrollment.
