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PHS111

Applied Physics I

4 Credit Hours, 3 Lecture Hours, 3 Lab Hours
Electives:
Liberal Arts, Open/Free, Science
Prerequisites/
Proficiencies:
College Reading proficiency and MAT130 College Algebra & Trigonometry or MAT140 Advanced Algebra and Trigonometry or MAT251 or higher or placement test above MAT130
Course Description
This course is designed for the student in science, electronic technology, or a health profession such as physical therapy. Subject matter covered will include: principles of mechanics, concurrent forces, nonconcurrent forces, friction, elasticity, motion, forces and motion, work and energy, power, impulse and momentum, and simple harmonic motion. A non-calculus approach.

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PHS112

Applied Physics II

4 Credit Hours, 3 Lecture Hours, 3 Lab Hours
Electives:
Liberal Arts, Open/Free, Science
Prerequisites/
Proficiencies:
PHS111 Applied Physics I
Course Description
This course is a continuation of Applied Physics I. Subject matter covered will include: fluid mechanics, sound, Archimedes principle, Bernoulli's equation, heat and the laws of thermodynamics, properties of gases, electricity and magnetism, wave motion, reflection, refraction, and lenses. A non-calculus approach.

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PHS121

Radiologic Science

3 Credit Hours, 3 Lecture Hours
Electives:
Liberal Arts, Open/Free, Science
Prerequisites/
Proficiencies:
Major Restrictions
Radiologic Technology
Course Description
This course is designed to examine the fundamentals of physical principles of electrical and x-ray physics and the operational study of x-ray equipment and auxiliary devices. Areas of concentration include the following topics: fundamental and derived units, mechanics, matter, magnetism and electricity, electromagnetism, generators, motors, transformers, and the x-ray tube.

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PHS131

Engineering Physics I

4 Credit Hours, 3 Lecture Hours, 3 Lab Hours
Electives:
Liberal Arts, Open/Free, Science
Prerequisites/
Proficiencies:
College Reading proficiency and Basic Writing proficiency and MAT140 Advanced Algebra and Trigonometry
CoRequisites:
MAT251 Calculus I
Course Description
This course deals with the principles of mechanics and includes the following topics: composition and resolution of vectors, statics, moments, rectilinear motion, Newton's second law, motion of a projectile, work and energy, impulse and momentum, circular motion, rotational kinematics and dynamics and elasticity.

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PHS132

Engineering Physics II

4 Credit Hours, 3 Lecture Hours, 3 Lab Hours
Electives:
Liberal Arts, Open/Free, Science
Prerequisites/
Proficiencies:
College Reading proficiency and Basic Writing and PHS131 Engineering Physics I
CoRequisites:
MAT252 Calculus II
Course Description
This course deals with the concepts of heat, vibration and electromagnetism, and includes the following: sound and wave motion; quantity of heat, change of state, work and heat; heat transfer, thermal properties of matter, the 1st and 2nd laws of thermodynamics; Coulomb's Law, Ampere's Law, the magnetic field of a current and of a moving charge, induced electomotive force, DC circuits, the magnetic properties of matter and the nature and progation of light with optics.

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