PHY - Physics

PHY 11043 PHYSICAL SCIENCE & LAB

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.

PHY 22043 COLLEGE PHYSICS I & 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

PHY 22143 COLLEGE PHYSICS II & LAB

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

22553 SPEC TOPICS PHYSICS: CALCULUS-BASED RECITATION

A recitation session for PHY 24743 University Physics that allows for expanded discussions of physics concepts covered in PHY 24743 with a focus on applying Calculus to the problem-solving technique.

PHY 24743 UNIVERSITY PHYSICS I & LAB

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

PHY 24843 UNIVERSITY PHYSICS II & Lab

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

PHY 30241 DESERT ECOSYSTEMS

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

PHY 40554 SCIENCE OF WATER

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.