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
| 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 | |||||||
| 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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