Physics (PHY)

PHY 2025  Introduction to Principles of Physics  
Credit Hours:   3  
Prerequisites: MAC 1105 with a grade of "C" or higher  
This course is an introduction to physical principles applied to topics from mechanics, electricity, circuit analysis, and optics. The course will provide students with a review of the required math skills, graphing techniques, and problem solving methods. This course is a prerequisite for College Physics and General Physics for students who have had no high school physics.
PHY 2048  General Physics 1  
Credit Hours:   4  
Prerequisites: PHY 2025 (or high school physics) and MAC 2311 - both courses with a grade of "C" or higher  
Corequisites: MAC 2312 and PHYL 2048  
General Education Category: Natural Science Core Course, Natural Science General Ed  
This calculus-based course serves as the first in a two-part series, covering topics like kinematics, dynamics, energy, momentum, rotational motion, fluid dynamics, oscillatory motion, and waves. Designed for science and engineering majors, the course integrates critical thinking, analytical skills, and real-world applications. This is a state-designated general education core course.
PHY 2049  General Physics 2  
Credit Hours:   4  
Prerequisites: MAC 2312, PHY 2048 and PHYL 2048 - all courses with a grade of "C" or higher  
Corequisites: PHYL 2049  
General Education Category: Natural Science General Ed  
Meets General Education requirement. This course is a continuation of PHY 2048 studying wave motion, electricity, magnetism, geometrical and physical optics.