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Arkansas College |
Course
Data: View Physics
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Total Number of Courses = 3
Course
No. |
Course
Name |
SSCH |
Lec |
Lab |
SWE |
Prerequisites |
Transfer |
Course
Description |
| PHYS 1404 | Physical Science | 4 | 3 | 2 | 0 | None | Y | This course is a survey of physical sciences for the non-science major. Covers selected topics in physics, chemistry, astronomy, geology and meteorology. Satisfies general science requirement. (F, SP, Su) |
| PHYS 2414 | General Physics I | 4 | 3 | 2 | 0 | MATH 1333 College Algebra, high school physics or departmental consent | Y | This lecture-laboratory covers the basic principles of classical mechanics and thermodynamics. Topics covered include displacement, velocity, acceleration, projectile motion, force, work and energy, momentum and collisions, rotational motion, torque, pressure, and buoyancy. Newton’s laws of motion and gravity are discussed. Also, temperature, thermal expansion, kinetic theory of gases, heat, phase changes, the second law of thermodynamics, and entropy are studied. The laboratory portion of the course is designed to reinforce concepts from lecture. |
| PHYS 2424 | General Physics II | 4 | 3 | 2 | 0 | PHYS 2414 General Physics I | Y | This lecture-laboratory course is a continuation of General Physics I. Topics covered include simple harmonic motion, waves, sound, static and current electricity, simple circuits, magnetism, electromagnetic induction, light, geometric optics (reflection, refraction, lenses, mirrors) and wave optics (diffraction, interference). Given sufficient time and interest, selected topics from modern physics. The laboratory portion of the course is designed to reinforce concepts from lecture. |