Northern Virginia Community College: General College Physics I

General College Physics I - PHY 201 at Northern Virginia Community College

PHY 201 - General College Physics I: Covers classical mechanics and thermodynamics. Includes kinematics, Newton's laws of motion, work, energy, momentum, rotational kinematics, dynamic and static equilibrium, elasticity, gravitation, fluids, simple harmonic motion, calorimetry, ideal gas law, and the laws of thermodynamics. Part I of II. This is a UCGS transfer course.

Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.
Prerequisite: MTH 161 or MTH 167 with a grade of C or better.

4 credits

PHY 201 Detailed Outline

Schedule at Northern Virginia Community College

Spring 2024 ➜

Class #	Section	Credits	Day	Time	Start	Location	Mode
41917	PHY 201-001L	4	M	9:35 a.m.-12:30 p.m.	2024-01-16	Signal Hill	P
Register for PHY201-0A1L lab at Signal Hill . Lecture Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule. This course offers no-cost textbook materials: Electronic textbooks will be used and regular and reliable Internet is required. OER-no cost textbooks
38700	PHY 201-001N	4	Th	11:10 a.m.-2:05 p.m.	2024-01-16	Annandale	P
Fifteen Week Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule. Students registering for PHY 201-001N will be automatically enrolled in lab PHY 201-0A1N. The lab component for this section will meet in-person on Tuesday from 11:10AM - 2:05PM.
38919	PHY 201-002N	4	Tu	6:45 p.m.-9:35 p.m.	2024-01-16	Annandale	P
Fifteen Week Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule. Students registering for PHY 201-002N will be automatically enrolled in lab PHY 201-0A2N. The lab component for this section will meet in-person on Thursday from 6:45PM - 9:35PM.
41196	PHY 201-01YA	4	M	3:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m.	2024-01-16	Virtual and NOL - Real Time	CV
50% of class time is live streamed via Zoom; students are expected to attend class via Zoom on the days and times listed on the schedule. 50% of class work is completed online, independently, via CANVAS. Reliable internet access and a computer are required. Hybrid Course
36064	PHY 201-01YM	4	M	9:35 a.m.-10:55 a.m.	2024-01-16	Manassas	P
50% or more of the time you will meet your class in person on campus; you are expected to attend class in person on the days and times listed on your schedule. For the rest of the time, instruction is done online, independently, on your own time (following the course syllabus and due dates), via CANVAS. Reliable internet access and a computer are required. Hybrid Course
41011	PHY 201-01YW	4	Tu	9:35 a.m.-11:30 a.m.	2024-01-16	Woodbridge	P
50% of class time meets in person, on campus; students are expected to attend class in person on the days and times listed on the schedule. 50% of class work is completed online, independently, via CANVAS. Reliable internet access and a computer are required.
41035	PHY 201-040W	4	W	6:00 p.m.-9:30 p.m.	2024-01-30	Woodbridge	CV
Class meets in real-time via Zoom on the day(s) and time listed on the class schedule. Reliable internet access and a Zoom-capable device are required.
41919	PHY 201-0A1L	0	W	9:35 a.m.-12:30 p.m.	2024-01-16	Signal Hill	P
Lab for PHY201-001L lecture class at Signal Hill . Lab Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule. This course offers no-cost textbook materials: Electronic textbooks will be used and regular and reliable Internet is required. OER-no cost textbooks
36069	PHY 201-0A1M	0	M	11:10 a.m.-2:05 p.m.	2024-01-16	Manassas	P
Classes meet on-campus, on the days, times, and location listed on the class schedule.
38702	PHY 201-0A1N	0	Tu	11:10 a.m.-2:05 p.m.	2024-01-16	Annandale	P
Thirteen Week Lab is for section PHY 201-001N. Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule.
38920	PHY 201-0A2N	0	Th	6:45 p.m.-9:35 p.m.	2024-01-16	Annandale	P
Lab for section PHY 201-002N. Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule. Fifteen Week
41197	PHY 201-1AYA	0	W	3:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m.	2024-01-16	Virtual and NOL - Real Time	CV
50% of class time is live streamed via Zoom; students are expected to attend class via Zoom on the days and times listed on the schedule. 50% of class work is completed online, independently, via CANVAS. Reliable internet access and a computer are required. Hybrid Course
41019	PHY 201-A1YW	0	Th	9:35 a.m.-12:10 p.m.	2024-01-16	Woodbridge	P
50% of class time meets in person, on campus; students are expected to attend class in person on the days and times listed on the schedule. 50% of class work is completed online, independently, via CANVAS. Reliable internet access and a computer are required.
41036	PHY 201-A40W	0	M	6:00 p.m.-9:30 p.m.	2024-01-30	Woodbridge	CV
Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule.
41996	PHY 201-E05M	4		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2024-01-16	Virtual and NOL	WW
Online course offered by NOVA Online. NOVA Online courses are 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service. This class has no scheduled meeting times. Due dates can be found in the syllabus. Requires reliable fast internet access. Must register for online lab PHY 201 ES1M. Starts January 16.
41998	PHY 201-E06N	4		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2024-01-16	Virtual and NOL	WW
Online course offered by NOVA Online. NOVA Online courses are 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service. This class has no scheduled meeting times. Due dates can be found in the syllabus. Requires reliable fast internet access. Must register for online lab PHY 201 ES2N. Starts January 16.
43897	PHY 201-E60W	4		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2024-02-13	Virtual and NOL	WW
3rd twelve-week online course offered by NOVA Online. NOVA Online courses are 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service. This class has no scheduled meeting times. Due dates can be found in the syllabus. Requires reliable fast internet access. Must register for online lab PHY 201 EU1W. Starts February 13.
53869	PHY 201-E61A	4		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2024-02-13	Virtual and NOL	WW
3rd twelve-week online course offered by NOVA Online. NOVA Online courses are 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service. This class has no scheduled meeting times. Due dates can be found in the syllabus. Requires reliable fast internet access. Must register for online lab PHY 201 EU2A. Starts February 13.
41997	PHY 201-ES1M	0		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2024-01-16	Virtual and NOL	WW
Lab for PHY 201 E05M is held online. Starts January 16.
42000	PHY 201-ES2N	0		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2024-01-16	Virtual and NOL	WW
Lab for PHY 201 E06N is held online. Starts January 16.
43898	PHY 201-EU1W	0		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2024-02-13	Virtual and NOL	WW
Lab for PHY 201 E60W is held online. Starts February 13.
53872	PHY 201-EU2A	0		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2024-02-13	Virtual and NOL	WW
Lab for PHY 201 E61A is held online. Starts February 13.

Summer 2024 ➜

Class #	Section	Credits	Day	Time	Start	Location	Mode
35895	PHY 201-050N	4	M W	8:00 a.m.-11:45 a.m.	2024-05-20	Virtual and NOL - Real Time	CV
Lab PHY 201-0C1N meets on campus, in person on Tuesday and Thursday from 8:00AM - 11:30AM. 1st 6 Week
36129	PHY 201-091L	4	M WTh	3:30 p.m.-5:45 p.m.	2024-07-02	Virtual and NOL - Real Time	CV
Register for Lab PHY201-0B1L at Loudoun campus. Lecture Class meets in real-time via Zoom on the day(s) and time listed on the class schedule. Reliable internet access and a Zoom-capable device are required. This course offers no-cost textbook materials: Electronic textbooks will be used and regular and reliable Internet is required. OER-no cost textbooks Third Six Week
35743	PHY 201-0A1M	0	M W	9:00 a.m.-12:45 p.m.	2024-05-20	Virtual and NOL - Real Time	CV
Class meets in real-time via Zoom on the days and times listed on your class schedule. Your instructor will facilitate live online lectures and discussions. Reliable internet access and a Zoom-capable device are required.
36132	PHY 201-0B1L	0	Tu Th	6:00 p.m.-8:15 p.m.	2024-07-02	Reston Center	P
This class is located at NOVA's Reston Center. Third Six Week Lab for lecture class PHY201-091L at Reston Campus. Lab Class meets at Reston, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule. This course offers low-cost textbook materials: Textbooks are typically estimated at $39.00 or less. Electronic media may be used and regular and reliable Internet might be required OER-low cost textbooks
35897	PHY 201-0C1N	0	Tu Th	8:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m.	2024-05-20	Annandale	P
Lab for PHY 201-050N. 1st 6 Week
35742	PHY 201-50YM	4	Tu Th	9:00 a.m.-10:45 a.m.	2024-05-20	Virtual and NOL - Real Time	CV
50% or more of class time is live streamed via Zoom on the days and times listed on your class schedule. 50% of class work is completed online, independently, on your own time (following the course syllabus and due dates) via CANVAS. All students are expected to attend class virtually on the days and times listed on your schedule. Reliable internet access and a computer are required. Hybrid Course
35789	PHY 201-E40W	4		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2024-05-20	Virtual and NOL	WW
NOVA Online courses are 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service. This class has no scheduled meeting times. Due dates can be found in the syllabus. Requires reliable fast internet access. This is a fast-paced, accelerated 1st 8-week course. Must register for online lab PHY 201 ES1W. Starts May 20.
35791	PHY 201-E50M	4		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2024-05-20	Virtual and NOL	WW
NOVA Online courses are 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service. This class has no scheduled meeting times. Due dates can be found in the syllabus. Requires reliable fast internet access. This is a fast-paced, accelerated 1st 6-week course. Must register for online lab PHY 201 ES2M. Starts May 20.
40830	PHY 201-E51A	4		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2024-05-20	Virtual and NOL	WW
NOVA Online courses are 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service. This class has no scheduled meeting times. Due dates can be found in the syllabus. Requires reliable fast internet access. This is a fast-paced, accelerated 1st 6-week course. Must register for online lab PHY 201 ES3A. Starts May 20.
35793	PHY 201-E85A	4		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2024-07-02	Virtual and NOL	WW
NOVA Online courses are 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service. This class has no scheduled meeting times. Due dates can be found in the syllabus. Requires reliable fast internet access. This is a fast-paced, accelerated 2nd 6-week course. Must register for online lab PHY 201 EV1A. Starts July 2.
40756	PHY 201-E86M	4		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2024-07-02	Virtual and NOL	WW
NOVA Online courses are 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service. This class has no scheduled meeting times. Due dates can be found in the syllabus. Requires reliable fast internet access. This is a fast-paced, accelerated 2nd 6-week course. Must register for online lab PHY 201 EV2M. Starts July 2.
35790	PHY 201-ES1W	0		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2024-05-20	Virtual and NOL	WW
Lab for PHY 201 E40W is held online. Starts May 20.
35792	PHY 201-ES2M	0		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2024-05-20	Virtual and NOL	WW
Lab for PHY 201 E50M is held online. Starts May 20.
40831	PHY 201-ES3A	0		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2024-05-20	Virtual and NOL	WW
Lab for PHY 201 E51A is held online. Starts May 20.
35794	PHY 201-EV1A	0		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2024-07-02	Virtual and NOL	WW
Lab for PHY 201 E85A is held online. Starts July 2.
40757	PHY 201-EV2M	0		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2024-07-02	Virtual and NOL	WW
Lab for PHY 201 E86M is held online. Starts July 2.

Fall 2024 ➜

Class #	Section	Credits	Day	Time	Start	Location	Mode
63686	PHY 201-001A	4	M W	1:30 p.m.-2:50 p.m.	2024-08-26	Alexandria	P
61544	PHY 201-001L	4	Tu	12:45 p.m.-3:40 p.m.	2024-08-26	Loudoun	P
Must take lab PHY201-0A1L (Loudoun Campus) . Lecture classes meet on Campus ,on the days, times, and location listed on the class schedule. This course offers no-cost textbook materials: Electronic textbooks will be used and regular and reliable Internet is required. OER-no cost textbooks
64248	PHY 201-001M	4	Th	9:35 a.m.-12:30 p.m.	2024-08-26	Manassas	P
PHY 201 001M lecture must be taken with PHY 201 0A1M lab.
66139	PHY 201-001N	4	Tu	3:00 p.m.-5:55 p.m.	2024-08-26	Annandale	P
Students registering for PHY 201-001N will automatically enroll in lab 0A1N. Labs will meet in person Thursday 3:00PM - 5:55PM.
67146	PHY 201-001W	4	M	6:00 p.m.-8:50 p.m.	2024-08-26	Virtual and NOL - Real Time	CV
61555	PHY 201-002L	4	Tu	6:30 p.m.-9:25 p.m.	2024-08-26	Virtual and NOL - Real Time	CV
Must take lab PHY201-0A2L (Loudoun Campus) . Lecture Class meets in real-time via Zoom on the day(s) and time listed on the class schedule. Reliable internet access and a Zoom-capable device are required. This course offers no-cost textbook materials: Electronic textbooks will be used and regular and reliable Internet is required. OER-no cost textbooks
63725	PHY 201-040A	4	Tu	6:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.	2024-09-09	Virtual and NOL - Real Time	CV
Thirteen Week Class meets in real-time via Zoom on the day(s) and time listed on the class schedule. Reliable internet access and a Zoom-capable device are required.
64252	PHY 201-040M	4	M	6:00 p.m.-9:30 p.m.	2024-09-09	Virtual and NOL - Real Time	CV
PHY 201 040M lecture must be taken with PHY 201 0A2M lab.
63699	PHY 201-0A1A	0	M W	3:00 p.m.-4:30 p.m.	2024-08-26	Alexandria	P
61545	PHY 201-0A1L	0	Th	12:45 p.m.-3:40 p.m.	2024-08-26	Loudoun	P
Lab for PHY201-001L Lecture (Loudoun Campus) . Lab Classes meet on Campus , on the days, times, and location listed on the class schedule. This course offers low-cost textbook materials: Textbooks are typically estimated at $39.00 or less. Electronic media may be used and regular and reliable Internet might be required OER-low cost textbooks
64251	PHY 201-0A1M	0	Tu	9:35 a.m.-12:30 p.m.	2024-08-26	Manassas	P
PHY 201 001M lecture must be taken with PHY 201 0A1M lab.
66140	PHY 201-0A1N	0	Th	3:00 p.m.-5:55 p.m.	2024-08-26	Annandale	P
Lab component for PHY 201-001N.
61556	PHY 201-0A2L	0	Th	6:30 p.m.-9:25 p.m.	2024-08-26	Loudoun	P
Lab for PHY201-002L Lecture (Loudoun Campus) . Lab Classes meet on Campus , on the days, times, and location listed on the class schedule. This course offers low-cost textbook materials: Textbooks are typically estimated at $39.00 or less. Electronic media may be used and regular and reliable Internet might be required OER-low cost textbooks
64254	PHY 201-0A2M	0	W	6:00 p.m.-9:30 p.m.	2024-09-09	Virtual and NOL - Real Time	CV
PHY 201 040M lecture must be taken with PHY 201 0A2M lab.
63701	PHY 201-2XYA	4	Tu	10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.	2024-08-26	Alexandria	P
Hybrid Course This is a Hyflex and Hybrid class. HyFlex (Hybrid-Flexible) gives students the option of attending sessions in the classroom, participating remotely (via Zoom), or both. Students can change their mode of attendance weekly or by topic, according to need or preference. HyFlex Course
63703	PHY 201-3XYA	4	Tu	10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.	2024-08-26	Virtual and NOL - Real Time	CV
HyFlex Course This is a Hyflex and Hybrid class. HyFlex (Hybrid-Flexible) gives students the option of attending sessions in the classroom, participating remotely (via Zoom), or both. Students can change their mode of attendance weekly or by topic, according to need or preference. Hybrid Course
63728	PHY 201-4A0A	0	Th	6:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.	2024-09-09	Virtual and NOL - Real Time	CV
Class meets in real-time via Zoom on the day(s) and time listed on the class schedule. Reliable internet access and a Zoom-capable device are required. Thirteen Week
67147	PHY 201-A01W	0	W	6:00 p.m.-8:50 p.m.	2024-08-26	Virtual and NOL - Real Time	CV
63708	PHY 201-A2YA	0	Th	10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.	2024-08-26	Alexandria	P
50% of class time meets in person, on campus; students are expected to attend class in person on the days and times listed on the schedule. 50% of class work is completed online, independently, via CANVAS. Reliable internet access and a computer are required. Hybrid Course
62847	PHY 201-E05A	4		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2024-08-26	Virtual and NOL	WW
15-week online course offered by NOVA Online. NOVA Online courses are 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service. This class has no scheduled meeting times. Due dates can be found in the syllabus. Requires reliable fast internet access. Must register for online lab PHY 201 ES1A. Starts August 26.
62849	PHY 201-E06M	4		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2024-08-26	Virtual and NOL	WW
15-week online course offered by NOVA Online. NOVA Online courses are 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service. This class has no scheduled meeting times. Due dates can be found in the syllabus. Requires reliable fast internet access. Must register for online lab PHY 201 ES2M. Starts August 26.
62853	PHY 201-E60W	4		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2024-09-23	Virtual and NOL	WW
3rd twelve-week online course offered by NOVA Online. NOVA Online courses are 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service. This class has no scheduled meeting times. Due dates can be found in the syllabus. Requires reliable fast internet access. Must register for online lab PHY 201 EU1W. Starts September 23.
62856	PHY 201-E61N	4		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2024-09-23	Virtual and NOL	WW
3rd twelve-week online course offered by NOVA Online. NOVA Online courses are 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service. This class has no scheduled meeting times. Due dates can be found in the syllabus. Requires reliable fast internet access. Must register for online lab PHY 201 EU2N. Starts September 23.
62848	PHY 201-ES1A	0		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2024-08-26	Virtual and NOL	WW
Lab for PHY 201 E05A is held online. Starts August 26.
62851	PHY 201-ES2M	0		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2024-08-26	Virtual and NOL	WW
Lab for PHY 201 E06M is held online. Starts August 26.
62855	PHY 201-EU1W	0		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2024-09-23	Virtual and NOL	WW
Lab for PHY 201 E60W is held online. Starts September 23.
62857	PHY 201-EU2N	0		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2024-09-23	Virtual and NOL	WW
Lab for PHY 201 E61N is held online. Starts September 23.

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