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P100 P104 P109
P114 P115 P116
P121 P122 P123
P225
- The annual schedule
- A grid that shows which courses are to be offered each quarter
and whether the course is planned as a daytime or evening offering.
Every effort is made to meet this commitment but low enrollment
can force class cancellation. See the advice posted with the
schedule. - Detailed course topics
- A list of topics covered in each course. Slight variation
may occur from quarter to quarter. Consult your instructors syllabus
for details once class has begun. - Prerequisites and advising notes
- Decide if you are ready for the course.
- Audience
- Describes the student population for whom the course is designed.
- Transfer
- How does the course transfer to other schools?
Physics 100
Physics – Basic Concepts (5 Credits)
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Physics 104
Discoveries in Physics (6 Credits)
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Science for Information Technology (6 Credits)
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physics for general science majors. A sound background in algebra is
necessary for success in this sequence. This sequence is also
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- Algebra Based Sequence: A survey of
Physics 114
General Physics I (6 Credits)
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General Physics II (6 Credits)
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General Physics III (6 Credits)
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physics for physical science majors. A sound background in calculus is
necessary for success in this sequence. This sequence is also presented
twice each year in the evenings. See the evening degree
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- Calculus Based Sequence: A survey of
Physics 121
General Engineering Physics I (6 Credits)
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General Engineering Physics II (6 Credits)
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General Engineering Physics III (6 Credits)
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Physics 225
Modern Physics (5 Credits)
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