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PHY - Physics

PHY 201

GENERAL COLLEGE PHYSICS I

(4.00 CR.)

*Prerequisite is MTH 163 or equivalent and satisfactory placement score for ENG 111. Teaches fundamental principles of physics. Covers mechanics, thermodynamics, wave phenomena, electricity, optics, magnetism, and selected topics in modern physics. Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.