University Physics I - PHY 241 at Northern Virginia Community College


         
 
Advanced Search
Distance Learning
Restrict search to:
   Distance Learning Types
Time of Day
Restrict search to:
Term
Restrict search to:
PHY 241 - University Physics I
Covers classical mechanics and thermodynamics. Includes kinematics, Newton's laws of motion, work, energy, momentum, rotational kinematics, dynamics 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.
Prerequisites: MTH 263 with a grade of C or better.
4 credits

Schedule at Northern Virginia Community College

Class # Section Credits Day Time Start Location Mode
52765 PHY 241-001L 4
 M     
12:45 p.m.-3:40 p.m.
2023-08-21 Reston Center P
Must take lab PHY241-0A1L. Lecture classes meet at Reston Center ,on the days, times, and location listed on the class schedule.
52694 PHY 241-001N 4
 M     
11:10 a.m.-2:15 p.m.
2023-08-21 Virtual and NOL - Real Time CV
Students registering for PHY 241-001N must take lab PHY 241-0A1N. The lab component for this section will meet on-campus on Wednesdays from 11:10 AM - 2:15 PM.
Fifteen Week
52490 PHY 241-002A 4
  Tu    
6:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.
2023-08-21 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.
52766 PHY 241-002L 4
  Tu    
9:35 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
2023-08-21 Signal Hill P
Must take lab PHY241-0A2L. . Lecture Classes meet at Signal Hill, on the days, times, and location listed on the class schedule.
71721 PHY 241-003L 4
  Tu    
6:30 p.m.-9:25 p.m.
2023-08-21 Virtual and NOL - Real Time CV
Must take lab PHY241-0A3L. .Lecture Classes 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.
52698 PHY 241-005N 4
    Th  
11:10 a.m.-2:15 p.m.
2023-08-21 Annandale P
Students registering for PHY 241-005N must take lab PHY 241-0A5N. The lab component for this section will meet on-campus on Tuesdays from 11:10 AM - 2:15 PM.
Fifteen Week
52458 PHY 241-01YA 4
 M     
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
52437 PHY 241-01YM 4
  Tu    
9:35 a.m.-10:55 a.m.
2023-08-21 Manassas P
PHY 241 01YM lecture must be taken with PHY 241 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. Refer to the NOVA Website for current masking and social distancing policies when on campus.
Hybrid Course
53223 PHY 241-01YW 4
  Tu    
6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.
2023-08-21 Virtual and NOL - Real Time CV
Lecture section 01YW must be taken with Lab section A1YW. Lecture portion is virtual, Lab portion is in person.
Synchronous Hybrid
52438 PHY 241-02YM 4
    Th  
9:35 a.m.-10:55 a.m.
2023-08-21 Manassas P
PHY 241 02YM lecture must be taken with PHY 241 0A2M 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. Refer to the NOVA Website for current masking and social distancing policies when on campus.
Hybrid Course
53506 PHY 241-040A 4
 M W   
2:00 p.m.-3:30 p.m.
2023-09-05 Alexandria P
Classes meet on-campus, on the days, times, and location listed on the class schedule.
Thirteen Week
53221 PHY 241-040W 4
  Tu    
9:00 a.m.-12:15 p.m.
2023-09-05 Woodbridge P
Lecture section 040W must be taken with Lab section A40W.
Thirteen Week
52696 PHY 241-043N 4
 M     
2:20 p.m.-5:50 p.m.
2023-09-05 Annandale P
Students registering for PHY 241-043N must take lab PHY 241-0C4N. The lab component for this section will meet on-campus on Wednesdays from 2:20 PM - 5:50 PM.
Thirteen Week
52767 PHY 241-0A1L 0
   W   
12:45 p.m.-3:40 p.m.
2023-08-21 Reston Center P
Please register for PHY231-001L lecture class. Lab classes meet at Reston Center, on the days, times, and location listed on the class schedule.
52440 PHY 241-0A1M 0
  Tu    
11:10 a.m.-2:05 p.m.
2023-08-21 Manassas P
PHY 241 01YM lecture must be taken with PHY 241 0A1M lab. Classes on-campus, on the days, times, and location listed on the class schedule. Refer to the NOVA Website for current masking and social distancing policies meet.
52695 PHY 241-0A1N 0
   W   
11:10 a.m.-2:15 p.m.
2023-08-21 Annandale P
Labs meet on-campus, on the days, times, and location listed on the class schedule.
Fifteen Week
52491 PHY 241-0A2A 0
    Th  
6:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.
2023-08-21 Alexandria P
Classes meet on-campus, on the days, times, and location listed on the class schedule.
52769 PHY 241-0A2L 0
    Th  
9:35 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
2023-08-21 Signal Hill P
Please register for PHY231-002L lecture class. Lab classes meet at Signal Hill on the days, times, and location listed on the class schedule.
52441 PHY 241-0A2M 0
    Th  
11:10 a.m.-2:05 p.m.
2023-08-21 Manassas P
PHY 241 02YM lecture must be taken with PHY 241 0A2M lab. Classes on-campus, on the days, times, and location listed on the class schedule. Refer to the NOVA Website for current masking and social distancing policies meet.
71722 PHY 241-0A3L 0
    Th  
6:30 p.m.-9:25 p.m.
2023-08-21 Signal Hill P
Please register for PHY231-003L lecture class. Lab classes meet at Signal Hill on the days, times, and location listed on the class schedule.
53628 PHY 241-0A4M 0
    Th  
2:30 p.m.-6:00 p.m.
2023-09-05 Manassas P
PHY 241 40YM lecture must be taken with PHY 241 0A4M lab. Classes on-campus, on the days, times, and location listed on the class schedule. Refer to the NOVA Website for current masking and social distancing policies meet.
52699 PHY 241-0A5N 0
  Tu    
11:10 a.m.-2:15 p.m.
2023-08-21 Annandale P
Labs meet on-campus, on the days, times, and location listed on the class schedule.
Fifteen Week
52697 PHY 241-0C4N 0
   W   
2:20 p.m.-5:50 p.m.
2023-09-05 Annandale P
Labs meet on-campus, on the days, times, and location listed on the class schedule.
Thirteen Week
52459 PHY 241-1AYA 0
   W   
10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
2023-08-21 Alexandria P
Classes meet on-campus, on the days, times, and location listed on the class schedule.
Hybrid Course
53627 PHY 241-40YM 4
  Tu    
2:30 p.m.-4:15 p.m.
2023-09-05 Virtual and NOL - Real Time CV
PHY 241 40YM lecture must be taken with PHY 241 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
53507 PHY 241-4A0A 0
 M W   
4:00 p.m.-5:30 p.m.
2023-09-05 Alexandria P
Classes meet on-campus, on the days, times, and location listed on the class schedule.
Thirteen Week
53224 PHY 241-A1YW 0
    Th  
6:00 p.m.-8:50 p.m.
2023-08-21 Woodbridge P
Lab section A1YW must be taken with Lecture section 01YW. Lab portion is in person, Lecture portion is virtual.
Hybrid Course
53222 PHY 241-A40W 0
    Th  
9:00 a.m.-12:15 p.m.
2023-09-05 Woodbridge P
Lab section A40W must be taken with Lecture section 040W.
Thirteen Week
52905 PHY 241-E05M 4
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
2023-08-21 Virtual and NOL WW
Online course offered by NOVA Online. Except for the campus-based lab session(s), this NOVA Online course is 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service and has no scheduled meeting times. Due dates can be found in the syllabus. Must register for lab section PHY 241-ES1M. Required on-campus labs at the Manassas Campus, MC 335, on four Saturdays, Sept. 30, Oct. 21, Nov. 18, and Dec. 2 from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm. Starts August 21.
67718 PHY 241-E60N 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. Except for the campus-based lab session(s), this NOVA Online course is 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service and has no scheduled meeting times. Due dates can be found in the syllabus. Must register for lab section PHY 241 EU1N. Required on-campus labs at the Annandale Campus CS 219, Saturdays 9/30, 10/21, 11/11, and 12/2 from 8:30 am to 12:00 pm. Starts September 18.
52906 PHY 241-ES1M 0
      Sa
9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
2023-08-21 Manassas HY
Lab for PHY 241-E05M. Required on-campus labs at the Manassas Campus, MC 335, on four Saturdays, Sept. 30, Oct. 21, Nov. 18, and Dec. 2 from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm. Starts August 21.
67720 PHY 241-EU1N 0
      Sa
8:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
2023-09-18 Annandale HY
Lab for PHY 241 E60N. Required on-campus labs at the Annandale Campus CS 219, Saturdays 9/30, 10/21, 11/11, and 12/2 from 8:30 am to 12:00 pm. Starts September 18.
Class # Section Credits Day Time Start Location Mode
41204 PHY 241-001A 4
  Tu    
10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
2024-01-16 Alexandria P
41940 PHY 241-001L 4
 M     
12:45 p.m.-3:40 p.m.
2024-01-16 Reston Center P
Register for PHY241-0A1L lab at Reston Center. Lecture Class meets at Reston Center, 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
38927 PHY 241-001N 4
    Th  
8:00 a.m.-10:55 a.m.
2024-01-16 Annandale P
Students registering for PHY 241-001N will be automatically enrolled in lab PHY 241-0A1N. The lab component for this section will meet in-person on Tuesday from 8:00AM - 10:55AM.
Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule.
Fifteen Week
41206 PHY 241-002A 4
 M W   
6:00 p.m.-7:20 p.m.
2024-01-16 Virtual and NOL - Real Time CV
41943 PHY 241-002L 4
  Tu    
9:00 a.m.-11:55 a.m.
2024-01-16 Signal Hill P
Register for PHY241-0A2L lab at Signal Hill. Lecture Class meets at Signal Hill, 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
38931 PHY 241-002N 4
 M     
11:10 a.m.-2:05 p.m.
2024-01-16 Annandale P
Fifteen Week
Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule.
Students registering for PHY 241-002N will be automatically enrolled in lab PHY 241-0A2N. The lab component for this section will meet in-person on Wednesday from 11:10AM - 2:05PM.
36095 PHY 241-01YM 4
  Tu    
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
41044 PHY 241-01YW 4
  Tu    
12:45 p.m.-3:00 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.
36103 PHY 241-02YM 4
     F 
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
38933 PHY 241-040N 4
      Sa
12:30 p.m.-4:00 p.m.
2024-01-30 Annandale P
Thirteen Week
Students registering for PHY 241-040N will be automatically enrolled in lab PHY 241-0C1N. The lab component for this section will meet in-person on Saturday from 8:30AM - 12:00PM.
Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule.
38935 PHY 241-041N 4
   W   
6:00 p.m.-9:30 p.m.
2024-01-30 Virtual and NOL - Real Time CV
Students registering for PHY 241-041N will be automatically enrolled in lab PHY 241-0C2N. The lab component for this section will meet in-person on Monday from 6:00PM - 9:30PM.
Thirteen Week
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.
41046 PHY 241-041W 4
 M     
9:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
2024-01-30 Woodbridge P
Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule.
41205 PHY 241-0A1A 0
    Th  
10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
2024-01-16 Alexandria P
41945 PHY 241-0A1L 0
   W   
12:45 p.m.-3:40 p.m.
2024-01-16 Reston Center P
Lab for PHY241-001L lecture at Reston Center. Lab class meets at Reston Center, 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
36097 PHY 241-0A1M 0
  Tu    
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.
38929 PHY 241-0A1N 0
  Tu    
8:00 a.m.-10:55 a.m.
2024-01-16 Annandale P
Lab for section PHY 241-001N.
Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule.
Fifteen Week
41207 PHY 241-0A2A 0
      Sa
10:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
2024-01-16 Alexandria P
41947 PHY 241-0A2L 0
    Th  
9:00 a.m.-11:55 a.m.
2024-01-16 Signal Hill P
Lab for PHY241-002L lecture at Signal Hill. Lab class meets at Signal Hill , 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
36106 PHY 241-0A2M 0
     F 
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.
38932 PHY 241-0A2N 0
   W   
11:10 a.m.-2:05 p.m.
2024-01-16 Annandale P
Lab for section PHY 241-002N.
Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule.
Fifteen Week
36114 PHY 241-0A4M 0
    Th  
2:30 p.m.-6:00 p.m.
2024-01-30 Manassas P
Classes meet on-campus, on the days, times, and location listed on the class schedule.
38934 PHY 241-0C1N 0
      Sa
8:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
2024-01-30 Annandale P
Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule.
Lab for section PHY 241-040N.
Thirteen Week
38936 PHY 241-0C2N 0
 M     
6:00 p.m.-9:30 p.m.
2024-01-30 Annandale P
Lab for section PHY 241-041N.
Thirteen Week
Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule.
36112 PHY 241-40YM 4
  Tu    
2:30 p.m.-4:15 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
41045 PHY 241-A1YW 0
    Th  
12:45 p.m.-3:00 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.
41047 PHY 241-A41W 0
   W   
9:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
2024-01-30 Woodbridge P
Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule.
42008 PHY 241-E05N 4
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
2024-01-16 Virtual and NOL WW
Online course offered by NOVA Online. Except for the campus-based lab session(s), this NOVA Online course is 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service and has no scheduled meeting times. Due dates can be found in the syllabus. Must register for lab section PHY 241-ES1N. Required on-campus labs at the Annandale Campus, location, dates and times, TBA. Starts January 16.
26337 PHY 241-E60M 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. Except for the campus-based lab session(s), this NOVA Online course is 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service and has no scheduled meeting times. Due dates can be found in the syllabus. Must register for lab section PHY 241 EU1M. Required on-campus labs at the Manassas Campus location, dates and times, TBA. Starts February 13.
43901 PHY 241-E61M 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. Except for the campus-based lab session(s), this NOVA Online course is 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service and has no scheduled meeting times. Due dates can be found in the syllabus. Must register for lab section PHY 241 EU2M. Required on-campus labs at the Manassas Campus location, dates and times, TBA. Starts February 13.
42011 PHY 241-ES1N 0
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
2024-01-16 Annandale HY
Lab for PHY 241-E05N. Required on-campus labs at the Annandale Campus, location, dates and times, TBA. Starts January 16.
26338 PHY 241-EU1M 0
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
2024-02-13 Manassas HY
Lab for PHY 241 E60M. Required on-campus labs at the Manassas Campus location, dates and times, TBA. Starts February 13.
43904 PHY 241-EU2M 0
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
2024-02-13 Manassas HY
Lab for PHY 241 E61M. Required on-campus labs at the Manassas Campus location, dates and times, TBA. Starts February 13.
What Next?
Sign up with your college navigator
Already a student at Northern Virginia? A New Student?
  1. Register using SIS at My VCCS
  2. Purchase books
  3. Attend class
  1. Complete and submit an application for admission
  2. Request transcripts from your high school or other colleges attended
  3. Take placement tests
  4. File for financial aid
  5. Register for classes
  6. Purchase books
  7. Attend class

Any questions? Contact the college and talk to a counselor.