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Physics

PVCC cannot guarantee course frequency; however, to aid in student planning, courses typically are offered as indicated below.

F = Offered fall semester   Sp = Offered spring semester
Su = Offered summer Y = Offered once every academic year
IR = Offered irregularly
(Contact division office for next offering)

 
cr = Credit/credits

PHY 201 General College Physics I (4 cr, F)

Teaches fundamental principles of physics. Covers mechanics, thermodynamics, wave phenomena, electricity and magnetism, and selected topics in modern physics.

Lecture 3 hours.
Laboratory 3 hours.
Total 6 hours per week.
Prerequisites: MTH 164 is a prerequisite for PHY 201. PHY 201 is a prerequisite for PHY 202.
Co-requisite: PHY 201 laboratory for PHY 201 and PHY 202 laboratory for PHY 202.

PHY 201 General College Physics II (4 cr, Sp)

Teaches fundamental principles of physics. Covers mechanics, thermodynamics, wave phenomena, electricity and magnetism, and selected topics in modern physics.

Lecture 3 hours.
Laboratory 3 hours.
Total 6 hours per week.
Prerequisites: MTH 164 is a prerequisite for PHY 201. PHY 201 is a prerequisite for PHY 202.
Co-requisite: PHY 201 laboratory for PHY 201 and PHY 202 laboratory for PHY 202.

PHY 241 University Physics III (4 cr, F)

Teaches principles of classical physics. Includes mechanics, wave phenomena, heat, electricity, and magnetism.

Lecture 3 hours.
Laboratory 3 hours.
Total 6 hours per week.
Prerequisite: MTH 173 is a prerequisite for PHY 241 or AP Calculus score (AB or BC) of 3. MTH 174 and PHY 241 are prerequisites for PHY 242.
Co-requisite: PHY 241 laboratory for PHY 241 and PHY 242 laboratory for PHY 242.

PHY 242 University Physics III (4 cr, Sp)

Teaches principles of classical physics. Includes mechanics, wave phenomena, heat, electricity, and magnetism.

Lecture 3 hours.
Laboratory 3 hours.
Total 6 hours per week.
Prerequisite: MTH 173 is a prerequisite for PHY 241 or AP Calculus score (AB or BC) of 3. MTH 174 and PHY 241 are prerequisites for PHY 242.
Co-requisite: PHY 241 laboratory for PHY 241 and PHY 242 laboratory for PHY 242.

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