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Physics (PHYS)

PHYS 221  Principles of Physics I  4 Credit Hours  (3,2)  
General principles of rigid body mechanics (kinematics, forces, laws of motion, energy, momentum, rotation), and fluid mechanics.
Prerequisite(s): MATH111 is recommended  
PHYS 222  Principles of Physics II  4 Credit Hours  (3,2)  
Vibrations and waves, electricity and magnetism, optics, relativity and modern physics.
Prerequisite(s): PHYS221 with a grade of C or better  
PHYS 231  Appl Phys Engineer/Scientist I  4 Credit Hours  (3,2)  
An introductory course in rigid body mechanics and fluid mechanics using calculus with emphasis on practical applications. Intended primarily for students of engineering, physical science and mathematics.
Prerequisite(s): MATH151  
PHYS 232  App Phy Engineer Scientist II  4 Credit Hours  (3,2)  
Continuation of PHYS231. Introduction to thermal physics, electricity, magnetism, electromagnetic waves, and optics.
Prerequisite(s): PHYS231 with a grade of C or better  
PHYS 290  Independent Study in Physics  1-4 Credit Hours  (1-4,0)  
Special studies and/or research in physics for individuals or small seminar groups. Course content to be arranged with instructor and with approval of the school chair. This course may be repeated for a maximum of eight credits.
Prerequisite(s): Sophomore standing or higher and permission of instructor