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PHYS 151-152 - College Physics
Course Description
- 151 Prerequisite: MATH 107 or 135 OR placement in MATH 140
- 151 Corequisite: PHYS 151L
- 152 Prerequisite: PHYS 151
- 152 Recommended Prep: MATH 140
- 152 Corequisite: PHYS 152L
A non-calculus, two-semester, transfer level course for preprofessional or non-engineering majors. Study of the basic concepts of physics, including fundamental principles, theories, and experimental methods in mechanics, thermodynamics, electricity, magnetism, optics, and modern physics.
PHYS 152 Student Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of PHYS 152, the student will be able to:
- Identify the relevant physics that applies to given physical situations
- Demonstrate the ability to select an approach that is appropriate for applying the applicable physics to any problem
- Demonstrate the ability to quantitatively and systematically incorporate the relevant physics
- Demonstrate a sufficient understanding of the required math that allows solutions to be obtained
- Demonstrate an understanding of the applicable physics by assessing the accuracy and correctness of all results