PHYS 105  Concepts of the Physical World  (5)

For students in technical and transfer programs. Course goals are to further develop an understanding of basic concepts of physics and analytical and problem-solving skills. Laboratory is an integral component of the course. Covers Newton's Laws form the framework within which ideas of motion, forces, momentum and energy. No credits given to students who have completed PHYS 150. PREREQUISITE: A grade of 2.0 or higher in MATH 097 or 116T; or 1-1/2 years of high school algebra. Satisfies a lab or natural science requirement for AA degree.

PHYS 111  College Physics 2  (5)

Continues the goals of PHYS 111. Explores the concepts associated with wave phenomena and atomic physics. Uses sound, light (including lasers) and mechanical vibrations as examples of waves. PREREQUISITE: A grade of 2.0 or higher in PHYS 110 and MATH 097, 117T or 1-1/2 years of high school Algebra. Satisfies a lab or natural science requirement for AA degree.

PHYS 150  Physics for the Life Sciences 1  (5)

For students in college transfer programs, especially those interested in biological or medical sciences. Course develops an understanding of the basic concepts of physics and analytical and problem-solving skills with applications to biological systems. Laboratory is an integral component of the course. Teaches the dynamics of oscillations, waves, electromagnetism, and light with biological and medical applications. No credit given to students who have completed PHYS 111. PREREQUISITE: A grade of 2.0 or higher in PHYS 110 or 150 and in either MATH 097 or 1 1/2 years of high school Algebra. Satisfies a lab or natural science requirement for AA degree.

PHYS 152  Physics for the Life Sciences 3  (5)

Includes a detailed study of the basic laws of physics. Emphasizes the evolution of ideas from experimental observation to mathematical models. Includes a comprehensive investigation of Newtonian particle dynamics. Laboratory is an integral part of the course. PREREQUISITE: A grade of 2.0 or higher in PHYS 110 or in a high school physics, or equivalent, and in MATH& 142 or equivalent with concurrent enrollment or completion in MATH& 151. Satisfies a lab or natural science requirement for AA degree.

PHYS 202  Physics/Science-Engineer  (5)

Study of classical wave properties with applications to mechanical and electrical systems, sound, electromagnetic waves, light, and atomic physics. PREREQUISITE: A grade of 2.0 or higher in PHYS 202 and MATH& 152 and at least concurrent enrollment in MATH& 153. Satisfies a lab or natural science requirement for AA degree.

PHYS 208  Electric and Magnetic Fields  (2)

Fourth quarter general physics sequence course for science and engineering students. Serves as a terminal course for non-physics majors and gives students a good conceptual background for the study of quantum mechanics. Emphasizes a thorough study of phenomena that cannot be explained with ideas from classical physics. PREREQUISITE: A grade of 2.0 or higher in PHYS 202 and MATH& 152 and at least concurrent enrollment in PHYS 203 and MATH&153. Satisfies a natural science requirement for AA degree.

PHYS 298  Independent Study-Physics  (1-5)