PHY - Physics

Basic method and principles of physical sciences, examining selected concepts in physics, chemistry, geology and astronomy, with emphasis on relating fundamental physical laws to current environmental, energy and other societal problems. Includes corresponding lab.

Designed primarily for students with specific interest in the sciences. Examine fundamental laws of physics with application to contemporary problems. Topics include: mechanics, relativity, heat, wave motion and sound. Includes corresponding lab. Prerequisite: MAT 11143 Pre-Calculus

Topics include electricity and magnetism, light, optics, atomic and nuclear structure and wave/particle duality. Includes corresponding lab. Prerequisite: PHY 22043 College Physics I.

Calculus based version of PHY 22043 College Physics I. Recommended for pre-engineering students. Includes corresponding lab. Prerequisite: MAT 21044 Calculus I.

Calculus based version of PHY 22143 College Physics II. Includes corresponding lab. Prerequisite: MAT 21044 Calculus I.

Examines the relationship between geological and biological processes, natural resources and human needs. Includes desert awareness field trip.

A non-laboratory study of the sciences of water with emphasis on Arizona and the southwest region of the United States. Course will focus on water and its role in the southwest. Water will be viewed as a science.