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

Summer 2026 ➜

Live Schedule
Class # Section Credits Day Time Start Location Mode
68394 PHY 201-001W 4
 M     
4:00 p.m.-7:30 p.m.
 2026-05-18 Woodbridge P
Students registering for PHY 201-001W must take lab PHY 201-A01W.
Twelve Week
Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule.
63558 PHY 201-050N 4
 M W   
8:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
 2026-05-18 Virtual and NOL - Real Time CV
Required lab: PHY 201-0C0N. Students registering for this lecture will automatically enroll in the required lab. The lab meets in person on Tuesday and Thursday 8:00AM - 11:45AM.
1st 6 Week
63299 PHY 201-0A1M 0
 M W   
9:00 a.m.-12:45 p.m.
 2026-05-18 Virtual and NOL - Real Time CV
Students registering for PHY 201 0A1M must also enroll in PHY 201 50YM.
63559 PHY 201-0C0N 0
  Tu Th  
8:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
 2026-05-18 Annandale P
Lab for PHY 201-050N.
1st 6 Week
63298 PHY 201-50YM 4
  Tu Th  
9:00 a.m.-10:45 a.m.
 2026-05-18 Virtual and NOL - Real Time CV
Students registering for PHY 201 50YM must also enroll in PHY 201 0A1M.
Hybrid Course
68396 PHY 201-A01W 0
   W   
4:00 p.m.-7:30 p.m.
 2026-05-18 Woodbridge P
Students registering for PHY 201-001W must take lab PHY 201-A01W.
Twelve Week
Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule.
63829 PHY 201-E40W 4
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-05-18 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. This is a fast-paced accelerated 1st 8-week course. Must register for online lab PHY 201 ES1W. Starts May 18.
63831 PHY 201-E50M 4
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-05-18 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. This is a fast-paced accelerated 1st 6-week course. Must register for online lab PHY 201 ES2M. Starts May 18.
63833 PHY 201-E51A 4
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-05-18 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. This is a fast-paced accelerated 1st 6-week course. Must register for online lab PHY 201 ES3A. Starts May 18.
63835 PHY 201-E52L 4
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-05-18 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. This is a fast-paced accelerated 1st 6-week course. Must register for online lab PHY 201 ES4L . Starts May 18.
63837 PHY 201-E53M 4
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-05-18 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. This is a fast-paced accelerated 1st 6-week course. Must register for online lab PHY 201 ES4M . Starts May 18.
63839 PHY 201-E54A 4
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-05-18 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. This is a fast-paced accelerated 1st 6-week course. Must register for lab section PHY 201 ES6A . Starts May 18.
64304 PHY 201-E60N 4
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-06-02 Virtual and NOL WW
2nd ten-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. Must register for Lab PHY201 ET1N. Starts June 2.
63830 PHY 201-ES1W 0
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-05-18 Virtual and NOL WW
Lab for PHY 201 E40W is held online. Starts May 18.
63832 PHY 201-ES2M 0
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-05-18 Virtual and NOL WW
Lab for PHY 201 E50M is held online. Starts May 18.
63834 PHY 201-ES3A 0
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-05-18 Virtual and NOL WW
Lab for PHY 201 E51A is held online. Starts May 18
63836 PHY 201-ES4L 0
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-05-18 Virtual and NOL WW
Lab for PHY 201 E52L is held online. Starts May 18.
63838 PHY 201-ES4M 0
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-05-18 Virtual and NOL WW
Lab for PHY 201 E53M is held online. Starts May 18
63840 PHY 201-ES6A 0
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-05-18 Virtual and NOL WW
Lab for PHY 201 E54A is held online. Starts May 18.
64305 PHY 201-ET1N 0
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-06-02 Virtual and NOL WW
Must be taken with PHY201-E60N. Labs are virtual and will be completed online. Starts June 2

Fall 2026 ➜

Live Schedule
Class # Section Credits Day Time Start Location Mode
99570 PHY 201-001A 4
  Tu Th  
11:10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
 2026-08-24 Alexandria P
87048 PHY 201-001N 4
   W   
11:10 a.m.-2:05 p.m.
 2026-08-24 Annandale P
Required lab: PHY 201-0A1N.
Fifteen Week
97411 PHY 201-002N 4
  Tu    
3:00 p.m.-5:55 p.m.
 2026-08-24 Annandale P
Required lab: PHY 201-0A2N.
Fifteen Week
85663 PHY 201-01YM 4
 M     
9:35 a.m.-10:55 a.m.
 2026-08-24 Manassas HY
PHY 201 001M lecture must be taken with PHY 201 0A1M lab.
Hybrid Course
85927 PHY 201-040W 4
 M     
6:00 p.m.-9:30 p.m.
 2026-09-08 Virtual and NOL - Real Time CV
Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule.
Thirteen Week
Lecture section 040W must be taken with Lab section A40W.
99571 PHY 201-0A1A 0
  Tu    
12:45 p.m.-3:35 p.m.
 2026-08-24 Alexandria P
85664 PHY 201-0A1M 0
 M     
11:10 a.m.-2:05 p.m.
 2026-08-24 Manassas P
PHY 201 001M lecture must be taken with PHY 201 0A1M lab.
87049 PHY 201-0A1N 0
 M     
11:10 a.m.-2:05 p.m.
 2026-08-24 Annandale P
Required lab for PHY 201-001N.
Fifteen Week
97412 PHY 201-0A2N 0
    Th  
3:00 p.m.-5:55 p.m.
 2026-08-24 Annandale P
Required lab for PHY 201-002N.
Fifteen Week
758 PHY 201-1BYW 4
    Th  
12:45 p.m.-3:00 p.m.
 2026-08-24 Woodbridge P
40% 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. 60% of class work is completed online, independently, via CANVAS. Reliable internet access and a computer are required.
Fifteen Week
Lecture section 1BYW must be taken with Lab section A1BW.
759 PHY 201-A1BW 0
  Tu    
12:45 p.m.-3:00 p.m.
 2026-08-24 Woodbridge P
40% 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. 60% of class work is completed online, independently, via CANVAS. Reliable internet access and a computer are required.
Fifteen Week
Lecture section 1BYW must be taken with Lab section A1BW.
85928 PHY 201-A40W 0
   W   
6:00 p.m.-9:30 p.m.
 2026-09-08 Virtual and NOL - Real Time CV
Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule.
Fifteen Week
Lecture section 040W must be taken with Lab section A40W.
86614 PHY 201-E05A 4
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-08-24 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. Must register for Lab PHY201 -ES1A. Starts August 24.
86625 PHY 201-E06M 4
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-08-24 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. Must register for Lab PHY201 -ES2M. Starts August 24.
86620 PHY 201-E50L 4
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-09-08 Virtual and NOL 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 -ET1L. Starts September 8.
86618 PHY 201-E51A 4
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-09-08 Virtual and NOL 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 -ET2A. Starts September 8.
86630 PHY 201-E60W 4
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-09-22 Virtual and NOL WW
3rd twelve-week NOVA Online Course. 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. Must register for Lab PHY201 -EU1W. Starts September 22
1414 PHY 201-E61W 4
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-09-22 Virtual and NOL WW
3rd twelve-week NOVA Online Course. 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. Must register for Lab PHY201 -EU2W. Starts September 22
86623 PHY 201-E62L 4
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-09-22 Virtual and NOL WW
3rd twelve-week NOVA Online Course. 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. Must register for Lab PHY201 -EU2L. Starts September 22
86615 PHY 201-ES1A 0
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-08-24 Virtual and NOL WW
Must register for Lecture PHY 201-E05A. Lab is virtual and will be completed online. Starts August 24.
86626 PHY 201-ES2M 0
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-08-24 Virtual and NOL WW
Must register for Lecture PHY 201-E06M. Lab is virtual and will be completed online. Starts August 24.
86621 PHY 201-ET1L 0
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-09-08 Virtual and NOL WW
Must register for Lecture PHY 201-E50L. Lab is virtual and will be completed online. Starts September 8.
86619 PHY 201-ET2A 0
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-09-08 Virtual and NOL WW
Must register for Lecture PHY 201-E51A. Lab is virtual and will be completed online. Starts September 8.
86631 PHY 201-EU1W 0
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-09-22 Virtual and NOL WW
Must register for Lecture PHY 201-E60W. Lab is virtual and will be completed online. Starts September 22
86624 PHY 201-EU2L 0
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-09-22 Virtual and NOL WW
Must register for Lecture PHY 201-E62L. Lab is virtual and will be completed online. Starts September 22
1415 PHY 201-EU2W 0
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-09-22 Virtual and NOL WW
Must register for Lecture PHY 201-E61W. Lab is virtual and will be completed online. Starts September 22
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