An introduction to the fundamental concepts in physics from classical mechanics through nuclear physics. Three hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory per week. PHY 1 or equivalent is prerequisite for PHY 2. An introductory course taken in the fall semester of the freshman year mainly by Physics, Astronomy and Pre-Engineering majors. Mechanics, properties of matter, heat and sound, light magnetism, electricity and modern physics.
Emphasis is placed on applications to the medical sciences.
Three hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory per week. PHY 11 is a prerequisite for PHY 12. This course is designed primarily for biology majors, premedical majors and other pre-professional biology. A one-semester course on the principles and applications of physics. Selected topics in mechanics, sound, light, electricity and modern physics.