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Student Alert: 356 BCC courses renumbered and/or renamed starting summer 2008. For example, Speech 200 is now Communication Studies 210. If you have taken courses at BCC prior to summer 2008, visit our Common Course Number Advisory website to learn more and view a list of changed courses.

PHYS& 100 Physics - Basic Concepts . 6 CR

Previously PHYS 106 Basic Concepts in Physics

Introduces physical reasoning and basic concepts for students with little or no background in physics. Hand-on activities help students discover fundamental concepts in geometric optics, electricity, and motion, preparing for the PHYS 114 or PHYS 121 series. PHYS& 100 (prev PHYS 106) is recommended for students with no previous physics background. Prerequisite: MATH 099.

PHYS 109 Science for Information Technology . 6 CR

Develops research and problem-solving skills in the science of modern technology, including computers and data transmission. Topics include magnetism, electricity, and microchip circuitry. Designed for information technology students, class format includes hands-on group work. Prerequisite: MATH 098 or equivalent assessment.

PHYS 114 General Physics I . 6 CR

First in a three-course survey of physics for allied health, building construction, biology, forestry, architecture, and other programs. Topics include units, kinematics, vectors, dynamics, work and energy, momentum, rotational motion, and harmonic motion. Laboratory work is integral to the course. Prerequisite: MATH& 142 (prev MATH 120) or equivalent.

PHYS 115 General Physics II . 6 CR

Second in a three-course survey of physics for allied health, building construction, biology, forestry, architecture, and other programs. Topics include fluids, heat, thermodynamics, electricity, and magnetism. Laboratory work is integral to the course. Prerequisite: PHYS 114.

PHYS 116 General Physics III . 6 CR

Third in a three-course survey of physics for allied health, building construction, biology, forestry, architecture, and other programs. Topics include wave motions, sound, light, geometric and physical optics, relativity, and modern physics. Laboratory work is integral to the course. Prerequisite: PHYS 115.

PHYS 121 General Engineering Physics I . 6 CR

First in a three-course survey of physics for science and engineering majors. Course presents fundamental principles of mechanics, including motion, Newton's laws, work, energy, momentum, rotation, and gravity. Conceptual development and problem solving have equal emphasis. Laboratory work presents methods of experimental and analysis (modeling, errors, graphical analysis, etc.) and prepares students for upper-division research. Prerequisite: High School physics or equivalent, and MATH& 151 (prev MATH 124) or permission of instructor.

PHYS 122 General Engineering Physics II . 6 CR

Second in a three-course survey of physics for science and engineering majors. Course presents fundamental principles of electromagnetism, including electrostatics, current electricity circuits, magnetism induction, generation of electricity, electromagnetic oscillations, alternating currents, and Maxwell's equations. Conceptual development and problem solving have equal emphasis. Laboratory work presents methods of experimental analysis (modeling, errors, graphical analysis, etc.) and prepares students for upper-division research. Prerequisite: PHYS 121 and MATH& 152 (prev MATH 125) or permission of instructor.

PHYS 123 General Engineering Physics III . 6 CR

Third in a three-course survey of physics for science and engineering majors. Course presents fundamental principles of oscillating systems and wave phenomena, including optics, simple harmonic motion, waves, sound, light, optical instruments, interference, diffraction, and polarization. Conceptual development and problem solving have equal emphasis. Laboratory work presents methods of experimental analysis (modeling, errors, graphical analysis, etc.) and prepares students for upper-division research. Prerequisite: PHYS 122.

PHYS 199 Individual Studies in Physics . V1-5 CR

Covers directed readings, special projects, and independent study by an individual student. May be repeated for a maximum of 15 credits. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.

PHYS 299 Individual Studies in Physics . V1-5 CR

Covers directed readings, special projects, and independent study by an individual student. See current Quarterly Schedule for details. Course may be repeated for a maximum of fifteen (15) credits. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.