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

This course provides a conceptually-based exposure to the fundamental principles and processes of the physical world. Topics include basic concepts of motion, forces, energy, heat, electricity, magnetism, and the structure of matter and the universe. Upon completion, students should be able to describe examples and applications of the principles studied.

Prerequisite: none

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