Northern Virginia Community College: General College Physics II

General College Physics II - PHY 202 at Northern Virginia Community College

PHY 202 - General College Physics II: Covers waves, electromagnetism, optics, and modern physics. Includes mechanical waves, sound, electrostatics, Ohm's law and DC circuits, magnetic forces and magnetic fields, electromagnetic induction, ray optics, wave optics, and selected topics of modern physics. Part II of II. This is a UCGS transfer course.

Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.
Prerequisite: PHY 201 with a grade of C or better and MTH 162 or MTH 167 with a grade of C or better.

4 credits

PHY 202 Detailed Outline

Schedule at Northern Virginia Community College

Spring 2024 ➜

Class #	Section	Credits	Day	Time	Start	Location	Mode
41200	PHY 202-01YA	4	Tu	10:00 a.m.-12:00 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
54329	PHY 202-040A	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. Thirteen Week
38922	PHY 202-040N	4	Th	3:00 p.m.-6:30 p.m.	2024-01-30	Annandale	P
Students registering for PHY 202-040N will be automatically enrolled in lab PHY 202-0C2N. The lab component for this section will meet in-person on Tuesday from 3:00PM - 6:30PM. Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule. Thirteen Week
38923	PHY 202-0C1N	0	Tu	3:00 p.m.-6:30 p.m.	2024-01-30	Annandale	P
Thirteen Week Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule. Lab for section PHY 202-040N.
41201	PHY 202-1AYA	0	Th	10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.	2024-01-16	Virtual and NOL - Real Time	CV
Hybrid Course 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.
41039	PHY 202-40YW	4	M	12:45 p.m.-3:00 p.m.	2024-01-30	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.
54330	PHY 202-4A0A	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. Thirteen Week
41043	PHY 202-A40W	0	W	12:45 p.m.-3:00 p.m.	2024-01-30	Woodbridge	P
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
42003	PHY 202-E05A	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 202 ES1A. Starts January 16.
43899	PHY 202-E50N	4		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2024-01-30	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. 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 202 ET1N. Starts January 30.
42005	PHY 202-ES1A	0		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2024-01-16	Virtual and NOL	WW
Lab for PHY 202 E05A is held online. Starts January 16.
43900	PHY 202-ET1N	0		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2024-01-30	Virtual and NOL	WW
Lab for PHY 202 E50N is held online. Starts January 30.

Summer 2024 ➜

Class #	Section	Credits	Day	Time	Start	Location	Mode
35898	PHY 202-090N	4	M W	6:00 p.m.-9:30 p.m.	2024-07-02	Virtual and NOL - Real Time	CV
Lab PHY 202-0K1N meets on campus, in person on Tuesday and Thursday from 6:00PM - 9:45PM. Third Six Week
37567	PHY 202-091L	4	M W F	10:00 a.m.-12:15 p.m.	2024-07-02	Virtual and NOL - Real Time	CV
Register for Lab PHY202-0B1L at the Loudoun campus. Lecture 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. Third Six Week
36141	PHY 202-0A1L	0	Tu Th	10:30 a.m.-12:45 p.m.	2024-05-20	Reston Center	P
This class is located at NOVA's Reston Center. 1st 6 Week Lab for lecture class PHY202-51YL. Lab Class meets at Reston on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule.
35759	PHY 202-0A1M	0	M W	1:15 p.m.-5:00 p.m.	2024-05-20	Virtual and NOL - Real Time	CV
Classes meet on-campus, on the days, times, and location listed on the class schedule.
35761	PHY 202-0A2M	0	M W	11:00 a.m.-2:30 p.m.	2024-07-02	Virtual and NOL - Real Time	CV
Classes meet on-campus, on the days, times, and location listed on the class schedule.
37572	PHY 202-0B1L	0	Tu Th	6:00 p.m.-9:45 p.m.	2024-07-02	Loudoun	P
Lab for lecture class PHY202-091L at the Loudoun campus. Lab Classes meet on campus , on the days, times, and location listed on the class schedule. Third Six Week
35899	PHY 202-0K1N	0	Tu Th	6:00 p.m.-9:45 p.m.	2024-07-02	Annandale	P
Lab for PHY 202-090N. Third Six Week
35758	PHY 202-50YM	4	Tu Th	1:15 p.m.-3:00 p.m.	2024-05-20	Virtual and NOL - Real Time	CV
50% or more 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
36134	PHY 202-51YL	4	M W	10:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m.	2024-05-20	Virtual and NOL - Real Time	CV
Hybrid Course 1st 6 Week Register for Lab PHY202-0A1L at Loudoun campus. 50% of lecture 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.
35765	PHY 202-90YA	4	Tu	6:00 p.m.-9:30 p.m.	2024-07-02	Virtual and NOL - Real Time	CV
Third Six Week 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
35760	PHY 202-90YM	4	M W	9:00 a.m.-10:45 a.m.	2024-07-02	Virtual and NOL - Real Time	CV
50% or more 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
35769	PHY 202-9AYA	0	Th	6:00 p.m.-9:30 p.m.	2024-07-02	Virtual and NOL - Real Time	CV
Third Six Week 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
39209	PHY 202-E50A	4		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2024-05-20	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. Requires reliable fast internet access. This is a fast-paced, accelerated 1st 6-week course. Must register for online lab PHY 202 ES2A. Starts May 20.
39210	PHY 202-ES2A	0		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2024-05-20	Virtual and NOL	WW
Lab for PHY 202 E50A is held online. Starts May 20.

Fall 2024 ➜

Class #	Section	Credits	Day	Time	Start	Location	Mode
63711	PHY 202-001A	4	Tu	6:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.	2024-08-26	Alexandria	CV
61557	PHY 202-001L	4	Th	7:00 p.m.-9:55 p.m.	2024-08-26	Virtual and NOL - Real Time	CV
Must take lab PHY202-0A1L (Loudoun Campus) . Lecture 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.
66142	PHY 202-001N	4	Th	6:30 p.m.-9:25 p.m.	2024-08-26	Annandale	P
Students registering for PHY 202-001N will automatically enroll in lab 0A1N. Labs will meet in person Tuesday 6:30PM - 9:25PM.
64256	PHY 202-040M	4	M	9:00 a.m.-12:05 p.m.	2024-09-09	Manassas	P
Classes meet on-campus, on the days, times, and location listed on the class schedule.
63712	PHY 202-0A1A	0	Th	6:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.	2024-08-26	Alexandria	CV
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. Hybrid Course
61559	PHY 202-0A1L	0	Tu	7:00 p.m.-9:55 p.m.	2024-08-26	Reston Center	P
Lab for PHY202-001L Lecture (Loudoun Campus) . . Lab Classes meet on Campus on the days, times, and location listed on the class schedule.
64257	PHY 202-0A1M	0	W	9:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.	2024-09-09	Manassas	P
Classes meet on-campus, on the days, times, and location listed on the class schedule.
66143	PHY 202-0A1N	0	Tu	6:30 p.m.-9:25 p.m.	2024-08-26	Annandale	P
Lab component for PHY 202-001N.
62858	PHY 202-E05M	4		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2024-08-26	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. Requires reliable fast internet access. Must register for online lab PHY 202 ES1M. Starts August 26.
62860	PHY 202-E60N	4		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2024-09-23	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 202 EU1N. Starts September 23.
62865	PHY 202-E61W	4		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2024-09-23	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 202 EU2W. Starts September 23.
62859	PHY 202-ES1M	0		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2024-08-26	Virtual and NOL	WW
Lab for PHY 202 E05M is held online. Starts August 26.
62862	PHY 202-EU1N	0		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2024-09-23	Virtual and NOL	WW
Lab for PHY 202 E60N is held online. Starts September 23.
62866	PHY 202-EU2W	0		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2024-09-23	Virtual and NOL	WW
Lab for PHY 202 E61W is held online. Starts September 23.

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