MWCC College Catalog — Physics

PHY101 INTRODUCTION TO PHYSICAL SCIENCE

4 credits
This course will provide the non-science major with a basic background in physics and chemistry that affects everyone’s life. Fundamental concepts of force, motion, energy, and chemistry are covered. Laboratory work complements the classroom presentation. Three hours lecture and two hours lab per week. Prerequisite: RDG100, ENG100, MAT096, or placement. Fall and spring.

PHY105 COLLEGE PHYSICS I

4 credits
This course is designed to give the student an appreciation of the progress that has been made in understanding the basic nature of the universe. Topics considered include vectors, statics, force and motion, kinematics in one and two dimensions, dynamics, work and energy, impulse and momentum, and conservation of energy. Lab work is correlated with class discussions. Three lecture hours and two lab hours per week. Prerequisites: ENG100, RDG100, or placement; co-requisite: MAT160. Fall and spring.

PHY106 COLLEGE PHYSICS II

4 credits
This course is a continuation of PHY105. Topics to be covered include rotation, elasticity, fluid mechanics, temperature and heat transfer, electricity and electric circuits, waves and acoustic phenomena. Lab work is correlated with class discussions. Three hours lecture and two hours lab per week. Prerequisite: PHY105. Spring.