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 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

Fall 2023 ➜

Class # Section Credits Day Time Start Location Mode
65622 PHY 201-001N 4
  Tu    
8:00 a.m.-10:55 a.m.
 2023-08-21 Annandale P
Students registering for PHY 201-001N must take lab PHY 201-0A1N. The lab component for this section will meet on-campus on Thursdays from 8:00 AM - 10:55 AM.
Fifteen Week
67993 PHY 201-01YA 4
  Tu    
10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
 2023-08-21 Virtual and NOL - Real Time CV
50% 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
65168 PHY 201-01YL 4
  Tu    
12:45 p.m.-2:40 p.m.
 2023-08-21 Virtual and NOL - Real Time CV
Must take Lab PHY201-0A1L at Loudoun campus . 50% 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
65201 PHY 201-01YM 4
 M     
9:35 a.m.-10:55 a.m.
 2023-08-21 Manassas P
PHY 201 01YM lecture must be taken with PHY 201 0A1M lab. 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
69325 PHY 201-01YW 4
  Tu    
12:45 p.m.-3:00 p.m.
 2023-09-05 Woodbridge 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
75983 PHY 201-040A 4
      Sa
9:00 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
 2023-09-05 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.
Thirteen Week
65624 PHY 201-040N 4
  Tu    
3:00 p.m.-6:30 p.m.
 2023-09-05 Annandale P
Students registering for PHY 201-040N must take lab PHY 201-0C1N. The lab component for this section will meet on-campus on Thursdays from 3:00 PM - 6:30 PM.
Thirteen Week
65174 PHY 201-0A1L 0
    Th  
12:45 p.m.-3:40 p.m.
 2023-08-21 Signal Hill P
Please register for PHY201-001L lecture class. Lab classes meet at Signal Hill on the days, times, and location listed on the class schedule.
65202 PHY 201-0A1M 0
 M     
11:10 a.m.-2:05 p.m.
 2023-08-21 Manassas P
PHY 201 01YM lecture must be taken with PHY 201 0A1M lab. Classes meet on-campus, on the days, times, and location listed on the class schedule.
65623 PHY 201-0A1N 0
    Th  
8:00 a.m.-10:55 a.m.
 2023-08-21 Annandale P
Labs meet on-campus, on the days, times, and location listed on the class schedule.
Fifteen Week
65204 PHY 201-0A4M 0
   W   
5:30 p.m.-9:00 p.m.
 2023-09-05 Virtual and NOL - Real Time CV
PHY 201 40YM lecture must be taken with PHY 201 0A4M lab. 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.
65625 PHY 201-0C1N 0
    Th  
3:00 p.m.-6:30 p.m.
 2023-09-05 Annandale P
Labs meet on-campus, on the days, times, and location listed on the class schedule.
Thirteen Week
67994 PHY 201-1AYA 0
    Th  
10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
 2023-08-21 Virtual and NOL - Real Time CV
50% 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
65203 PHY 201-40YM 4
 M     
5:30 p.m.-7:15 p.m.
 2023-09-05 Virtual and NOL - Real Time CV
PHY 201 40YM lecture must be taken with PHY 201 0A4M lab. 50% 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
75985 PHY 201-4A0A 0
      Sa
2:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.
 2023-09-05 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.
Thirteen Week
69326 PHY 201-A1YW 0
    Th  
12:45 p.m.-3:00 p.m.
 2023-09-05 Woodbridge P
Lab meets on-campus, on the days, times, and location listed on the class schedule
67677 PHY 201-E05A 4
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2023-08-21 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 ES1A. Starts August 21.
67682 PHY 201-E06M 4
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2023-08-21 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 ES2M. Starts August 21.
67687 PHY 201-E60W 4
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2023-09-18 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 18.
67693 PHY 201-E61N 4
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2023-09-18 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 18.
67679 PHY 201-ES1A 0
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2023-08-21 Virtual and NOL WW
Lab for PHY 201 E05A is held online. Starts August 21.
67685 PHY 201-ES2M 0
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2023-08-21 Virtual and NOL WW
Lab for PHY 201 E06M is held online. Starts August 21.
67690 PHY 201-EU1W 0
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2023-09-18 Virtual and NOL WW
Lab for PHY 201 E60W is held online. Starts September 18.
67695 PHY 201-EU2N 0
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2023-09-18 Virtual and NOL WW
Lab for PHY 201 E61N is held online. Starts September 18.

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
Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule.
Fifteen Week
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
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.
Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule.
Fifteen Week
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.
41198 PHY 201-040A 4
  Tu    
6:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.
 2024-01-30 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.
Hybrid Course
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
Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule.
Thirteen Week
Lab is for section PHY 201-001N.
38920 PHY 201-0A2N 0
    Th  
6:45 p.m.-9:35 p.m.
 2024-01-16 Annandale P
Fifteen Week
Lab for section PHY 201-002N.
Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule.
36080 PHY 201-0A4M 0
    Th  
5:30 p.m.-9:00 p.m.
 2024-01-30 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.
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
36074 PHY 201-40YM 4
  Tu    
5:30 p.m.-7:15 p.m.
 2024-01-30 Virtual and NOL - Real Time CV
50% 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
41199 PHY 201-4A0A 0
    Th  
6:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.
 2024-01-30 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.
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 P
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.
43894 PHY 201-E20A 4
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2024-01-16 Virtual and NOL WW
1st 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 ES3A. 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.
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.
43895 PHY 201-ES3A 0
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2024-01-16 Virtual and NOL WW
Lab for PHY 201 E20A 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.
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