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PHYS 100 Concepts of Physics (3 credits)
An introduction to the concepts of physics as they apply to everyday life. Ideas are presented with a conceptual rather than mathematical approach. (As needed) ND:SCI
PHYS 110 Introductory Astronomy (3)
This is an introductory astronomy class intended to give the student an appreciation of the universe in which we live. Topics covered will include: ancient astronomy and the Copernican Revolution, astronomical measurements and instruments, the solar system, stars and stellar evolution, galaxies, black holes and cosmology. (As needed) ND:SCI
PHYS 120 Fundamentals of Physics (3)
PHYS 120L Fundamentals of Physics Lab (1)
An introduction to the principles and concepts of physics with problem solving applications using mathematics. Includes topics from Newtonian mechanics work and energy, momentum, harmonic motion, fluids, temperature and heat, electric forces and fields, and electric circuits. (S)
PHYS 211 College Physics I (3)
PHYS 211L College Physics I Lab (1)
The non-calculus general physics course sequence recommended for pre-medical or pre-professional students. Topics: Newtonian mechanics and gravitation, work and energy, solids and fluids, heat and thermodynamics. The laboratory is a corequisite of this course. Prerequisites: MATH 103 or departmental approval. (PHYS 211, F-online; PHYS 212, S) ND:LABSC
PHYS 212 College Physics II (3)
PHYS 212L College Physics II Lab (1)
The non-calculus, general physics course sequence recommended for pre-medical or pre-professional students. Topics: Vibrations and waves, electricity and magnetism, light and optics, and an introduction to modern physics. The laboratory is a corequisite of this course. Prerequisite: PHYS 211. (PHYS 212, S-online) ND:LABSC
PHYS 251 University Physics I (4)
PHYS 251L University Physics I Lab (1)
The calculus based general physics sequence for students majoring in chemistry, physics or engineering. Topics: Newtonian mechanics and gravitation, work and energy, solids and fluids, heat and thermodynamics. The laboratory is a corequisite of this course. Prerequisites: MATH 146 or MATH 165. (PHYS 251, F-online) ND:LABSC
PHYS 252 University Physics II (4)
PHYS 252L University Physics II Lab (1)
The calculus based general physics sequence for students majoring in chemistry, physics or engineering. Topics: Vibrations and waves, electricity and magnetism, light and optics, and an introduction to modem physics. The laboratory is a corequisite of this course. Prerequisites: PHYS 251 and either MATH 147 or MATH 166. (PHYS 252, S-Online) ND:LABSC
PHYS X92 Experimental Course (1-9)
A course designed to meet special departmental needs during new course development. It is used for one year after which time the course is assigned a different number.
PHYS 299 Special Topics (1-9)
A course designed to meet special department needs.
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