SCC Course Catalog

Physics (PHY)

Prefix	Number	Title	Contact / Credit Hours
PHY	110A	Conceptual Physics Lab	2/1

This course is a laboratory for PHY 110. Emphasis is placed on laboratory experiences that enhance materials presented in PHY 110. Upon completion, students should be able to apply the laboratory experiences to the concepts presented in PHY 110.

Prerequisite: Take PHY-110;

Corequisite: Take PHY-110

Prefix	Number	Title	Contact / Credit Hours
PHY	110	Conceptual Physics	3/3

Prerequisite: none

Corequisite: none

Prefix	Number	Title	Contact / Credit Hours
PHY	131	Physics-Mechanics	5/4

This algebra/trigonometry-based course introduces fundamental physical concepts as applied to engineering technology fields. Topics include systems of units, problem-solving methods, graphical analysis, vectors, motion, forces, Newton's laws of motion, work, energy, power, momentum, and properties of matter. Upon completion, students should be able to apply the principles studied to applications in engineering technology fields.

Prerequisite: Take One: MAT-121 or MAT-171

Corequisite: none

Prefix	Number	Title	Contact / Credit Hours
PHY	151	College Physics I	5/4

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, fluid 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.

Prerequisite: none

Corequisite: none

Prefix	Number	Title	Contact / Credit Hours
PHY	152	College Physics II	5/4

This course uses algebra- and trigonometry-based mathematical models to introduce the fundamental concepts that describe the physical world. Topics include electrostatic forces, electric fields, electric potentials, direct-current circuits, magnetostatic forces, magnetic fields, 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.

Prerequisite: Take PHY-151

Corequisite: none