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COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
PY 045 Physical Geology– 3 CR
Students are introduced to the forces and phenomena that have created earth. The State of Connecticut will be utilized as the laboratory illustrating the theories presented in the classroom. Participants will be involved in process thinking, problem solving, and the application of knowledge in a field laboratory setting. Observation, data collection, and hypothesizing are utilized in individual and group investigations.
PY 090 Basic Astronomy – 3 CR
Explores the universe briefly. Emphasis is on the solar system and recent space explorations. Observations of the sky and/or visit(s) to planetariums.
PY 100 Elements of Physics – 4 CR
Covers the basic laws of mechanics, properties of matter, electricity, magnetism and nuclear radiation with an introduction to quantitative laboratory. Designed for health-related professions. Prerequisite: MA 102 or equivalent
PY 105 First Half of General Physics I - 3 CR
Noncalculus-based course covering the first half of the material in the standard General Physics I. Intended for students who do not have strong background in problem solving/math skills.
Prerequisite: MA 140 or equivalent
PY 111 General Physics I – 3 CR
Noncalculus-based course covering the basic principles of mechanics, properties of matter, temperature and heat transfer.
Prerequisite: MA 140 or equivalent
PY 112 General Physics II – 3 CR
Topics include wave motion, sound, electricity, magnetism, light and geometrical optics.
Prerequisite: PY 111
PY 113 Physics Laboratory I – 1 CR
Fundamental training in physical measurements in mechanics, properties of matter, temperature and heat transfer.
Corequisite: PY 111 (PY 113 can also be taken after completion of PY111)
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