General College Physics I - PHY 201 at Mountain Gateway Community College


         
 
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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 Passport and 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

Schedule at Mountain Gateway Community College

Fall 2026 ➜

Live Schedule
Class # Section Credits Day Time Start Location Mode
97602 PHY 201-M001 4
 M   F 
9:45 a.m.-11:00 a.m.
 2026-08-17 Main Campus P
Instruction provided in-person on Main Campus. This is a 16 week, regular session course.
97591 PHY 201-MGL1 0
   W   
8:30 a.m.-11:00 a.m.
 2026-08-17 Main Campus P
Jackson River Governor?s School - Lab for PHY 201 MGS1
97590 PHY 201-MGS1 4
 M   F 
9:45 a.m.-11:00 a.m.
 2026-08-17 Main Campus P
Jackson River Governor?s School
97612 PHY 201-ML01 0
   W   
8:30 a.m.-11:00 a.m.
 2026-08-17 Main Campus P
Lab for PHY 201 M001
8219 PHY 201-N1W 4
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-09-08 Virtual Distance Learning WW
2nd 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. Assignment due dates can be found in the syllabus. Must register for Lab PHY201-N1WL. Starts September 8.
8220 PHY 201-N1WL 0
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-09-08 Virtual Distance Learning WW
Must register for Lecture PHY 201-N1W. Lab is virtual and will be completed online. Starts September 8.

Spring 2027 ➜

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