Physics (PHY) at Blue Ridge Community College
- PHY 100 - Elements of Physics
- Covers basic concepts of physics, including Newtonian mechanics, properties of matter, heat and sound, fundamental behavior of gases, ionizing radiation, and fundamentals of electricity.Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.4 credits
- PHY 201 - General College Physics I
- Teaches fundamental principles of physics. Covers mechanics, thermodynamics, wave phenomena, electricity and magnetism, and selected topics in modern physics. Prerequisite: MTH 163. Part I of II.Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.4 credits
- PHY 202 - General College Physics II
- Teaches fundamental principles of physics. Covers mechanics, thermodynamics, wave phenomena, electricity and magnetism, and selected topics in modern physics. Prerequisite: MTH 163. Part II of II.Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.4 credits
- PHY 241 - University Physics I
- Teaches principles of classical and modern physics. Includes mechanics, wave phenomena, heat, electricity, magnetism, relativity, and nuclear physics. Prerequisite for PHY 241--MTH 173 or MTH 273 or divisional approval. Prerequisite for PHY 242--MTH 174 or MTH 274 or divisional approval. Part I of II.Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.4 credits
- PHY 242 - University Physics II
- Teaches principles of classical and modern physics. Includes mechanics, wave phenomena, heat, electricity, magnetism, relativity, and nuclear physics. Prerequisite for PHY 241--MTH 173 or MTH 273 or divisional approval. Prerequisite for PHY 242--MTH 174 or MTH 274 or divisional approval. Part II of II.Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.4 credits