PSCI 1030 INTRODUCTION TO PHYSICAL SCIENCE: 4 sem hrs cr
This course is a study of selected topics from general physics and general chemistry. Subject matter includes such topics as forces, laws of motion, light, heat, atoms, molecules, and reactions. This course is offered for non-science majors. Prerequisite: Documented eligibility for collegiate mathematics. (3 hours lecture - 2 hours laboratory) (Normally offered during the fall semester only)

PHYS 1100 INTRODUCTION TO ASTRONOMY: 3 sem hrs cr
This general survey of astronomy includes a study of the constellations, gravitation and planetary motion, optics and telescopes, the nature of light, the solar system, stellar evolution, galactic structure and cosmology. The course includes observation sessions using binoculars and telescopes. A knowledge of algebra and trigonometry is helpful but not required.

PHYS 2010 NON-CALCULUS BASED PHYSICS I: 4 sem hrs cr
This course is an applied physics study of the basic laws and principles of technical measurement, forces, vectors, equilibrium, velocity and acceleration, work, energy, and power, basic laws and principles of rotational motion, simple machines, and properties of solids and fluids. (3 hours lecture-2 hours laboratory) Prerequisite or corequisite: MATH 1080 or its equivalent. (Formerly PHY 2110)

PHYS 2020 NON-CALCULUS PHYSICS II: 4 sem hrs cr
This course is an applied physics study of temperature, heat transfer, heat gas laws, and thermodynamic applications, basic laws and principles of electrostatics, direct current, magnetism, alternating current, sound, light and nuclear physics. (3 hours lecture-2 hours laboratory) Prerequisite: PHYS 2010. (Formerly PHY 2120)

PHYS 2110 CALCULUS BASED PHYSICS I: 4 sem hrs cr
This calculus-based course is intended for science and engineering students. Subjects covered include mechanics, heat and thermodynamics, and waves. (3 hours lecture - 3 hours laboratory) Prerequisites: MATH 1910 and concurrent enrollment in or completion of MATH 1920. (Formerly PHY 2310)

PHYS 2120 CALCULUS BASED PHYSICS II: 4 sem hrs cr
This calculus-based course is intended for science and engineering students. Subjects covered include electricity and magnetism, light and optics, and selected topics from modern physics. (3 hours lecture - 3 hours laboratory) Prerequisite: PHYS 2110. (Formerly PHY 2320)

PHYS 2990 TOPICS IN PHYSICS: 1-5 sem hrs cr
Selected topics in physics is a specially designed course for students interested in pursuing specific study projects under the supervision of a discipline instructor and approved by an advisor, the course instructor, and the Dean of Mathematics, Science, and Education. No more than six semester hours in topics courses may be used in meeting minimum degree requirements. (Formerly PHY 2990)