Physics (PHY) at Lord Fairfax Community College
Distance Learning
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- PHY 101 - Introduction to Physics I
- Surveys general principles of physics. Includes topics such as force and motion, energy, heat, sound, light, electricity and magnetism, and modern physics. Part I of II.Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.
4 credits - PHY 102 - Introduction to Physics II
- Surveys general principles of physics. Includes topics such as force and motion, energy, heat, sound, light, electricity and magnetism, and modern physics. Part II of II.Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.
4 credits - PHY 150 - Elements of Astronomy
- Covers history of astronomy and its recent developments. Stresses the use of astronomical instruments and measuring techniques and includes the study and observation of the solar system, stars, and galaxies.4 Credits. Lecture 3 hours. Lab 3 hours. Total 6 hours.
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. Part I of II.Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.
MTH 163 or MTH 1154 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 231 - General University Physics I-II
- Teaches principles of classical physics. Includes mechanics, wave phenomena, heat, electricity, magnetism, and optics, with extended coverage of selected topics. Includes recitation as part of the lecture. Prerequisite: MTH 173 (for PHY 231) and MTH 174 and PHY 231 (for PHY 232). Part I of II.Lecture 4 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 6 hours per week.
5 credits - PHY 232 - General University Physics I-II
- Teaches principles of classical physics. Includes mechanics, wave phenomena, heat, electricity, magnetism, and optics, with extended coverage of selected topics. Includes recitation as part of the lecture. Prerequisite: MTH 173 (for PHY 231) and MTH 174 and PHY 231 (for PHY 232). Part II of II.Lecture 4 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 6 hours per week.
5 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 - PHY 243 - Modern Physics
- Teaches principles of modern physics. Includes in-depth coverage of relativity, quantum physics, solid state and nuclear physics. For majors requiring calculus-based physics. Prerequisites PHY 241-242 or equivalent.Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 2-3 hours. Total 5-6 hours per week.
4 credits - PHY 298 - Seminar and Project
- Requires completion of a project or research report related to the student's occupational objectives and a study of approaches to the selection and pursuit of career opportunities in the field.May be repeated for credit. Variable hours.
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