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COURSE DESCRIPTIONS 327
PHY 151 College Physics I (3-2-4)
Prerequisite: MAT 171 and College-ready English Placement
This course uses algebra- and trigonometry-based mathematical models to introduce the
fundamental concepts that describe the physical world. Topics include units and measurement, vectors, linear kinematics and dynamics, energy, power, momentum, uid mechanics, and heat. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the principles involved and display analytical problem-solving ability for the topics covered. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a general education course in Natural Science.
PHY 152 College Physics II (3-2-4)
Prerequisite: PHY 151
This course uses algebra- and trigonometry-based mathematical models to introduce the
fundamental concepts that describe the physical world. Topics include electrostatic forces, electric elds, electric potentials, direct-current circuits, magnetostatic forces, magnetic elds, electromagnetic induction, alternating-current circuits, and light. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the principles involved and display analytical problem-solving ability for the topics covered. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a general education course in Natural Science.
PHY 251 General Physics I (3-3-4)
Prerequisite: MAT 271 and College-ready English Placement Corequisite: MAT 272
This course uses calculus-based mathematical models to introduce the fundamental concepts that describe the physical world. Topics include units and measurement, vector operations, linear kinematics and dynamics, energy, power, momentum, rotational mechan- ics, periodic motion, uid mechanics, and heat. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the principles involved and display analytical problem- solving ability for the topics covered. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a general education course in Natural Science.
PHY 252 General Physics II (3-3-4)
Prerequisites: MAT 272 and PHY 251
This course uses calculus-based mathematical models to introduce the fundamental con-
cepts that describe the physical world. Topics include electrostatic forces, electric elds, electric potentials, direct-current circuits, magnetostatic forces, magnetic elds, electromagnetic induction, alternating-current circuits, and light. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the principles involved and display analytical problem- solving ability for the topics covered. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a general education course in Natural Science.
POLITICAL SCIENCE
POL 120 American Government (3-0-3) Prerequisite: College-ready English Placement
This course is a study of the origins, development, structure, and functions of American government. Topics include the constitutional framework, federalism, the three branches of government including the bureaucracy, civil rights and liberties, political participation and behavior, and policy process. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the basic concepts and participatory processes of the American political system. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a general education course in Social/Behavioral Sciences.
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