An exploration of physical concepts; their social and philosophical implications; and the utility and limitations of physics for solution of problems in the modern world. The mathematical level will be that of beginning high school algebra. Not intended for potential science majors. This course may be offered in an online or hybrid format. (University Program Group II-B: Quantitative and Mathematical Sciences)

Laboratory experience for students in PHY 100, PHY 110, or PHS 101. Hands-on group laboratory to investigate basic concepts in introductory physics. Satisfies University Program Group II laboratory requirement. Pre/Co-requisite: PHY 100 or 110 or PHS 101. (University Program Group II-B: Quantitative and Mathematical Sciences)

Mechanics, heat, kinetic theory, and sound. The mathematics used is algebra and trigonometry. The sequences PHY 130-131, PHY 170-171 satisfy minimum requirements for medical and dental schools. Quantitative Reasoning. Recommended: A high school math background that includes a good foundation in algebra and trigonometry, or MTH 109. (University Program Group II-B: Quantitative and Mathematical Sciences)

A continuation of PHY 130 that covers the topics of electricity, magnetism, optics and modern physics. Prerequisite: PHY 130.

Normally the first physics course for majors and minors. Mechanics of single and many-particle systems, conservation laws, statistical concepts, and gravitational interaction. Quantitative Reasoning. Pre/Co-requisite: MTH 132.

Temperature and thermodynamics, electromagnetic interaction, electrical circuits, electromagnetic radiation, and optics. Not open to those with credit in PHY 131. Prerequisite: PHY 145. Pre/Co-requisite: MTH 133.

Laboratory experience for PHY 130. Introduction to experimental techniques and the treatment of experimental data via error analysis, graphing, and fitting data to model functions. Satisfies University Program Group II laboratory requirement. Pre/Co-requisite: PHY 130. (University Program Group II-B: Quantitative and Mathematical Sciences)

Laboratory experience for PHY131. Introduction to techniques and instrumentation for thermodynamic, electrical, magnetic, optical, and nuclear radiation measurements. Prerequisite: PHY 170. Pre/Co-Requisite: PHY 131.

Laboratory experience for PHY 145. Introduction to experimental techniques and the treatment of experimental data via error analysis, graphing, least squares fitting, and computational simulations. Satisfies University Program Group II laboratory requirement. Pre/Co-requisite: PHY 145. (University Program Group II-B: Quantitative and Mathematical Sciences)

Laboratory experience for PHY 146. Introduction to techniques and instrumentation for thermodynamic, electrical, magnetic, optical, and nuclear radiation measurements. Prerequisite: PHY 175. Pre/Co-requisite: PHY 146.

Special topics not included in standard courses in physics. Course may be taken for credit more than once; total credit not to exceed six hours.