University Physics I - PHY 241 at Northern Virginia Community College


         
 
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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 Passport and 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

Fall 2026 ➜

Live Schedule
Class # Section Credits Day Time Start Location Mode
98502 PHY 241-001A 4
 M W   
11:10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
 2026-08-24 Alexandria P
83143 PHY 241-001L 4
  Tu    
9:35 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
 2026-08-24 Loudoun P
Must take lab PHY241-0A1L lab class.
OER-no cost textbooks
83049 PHY 241-001M 4
  Tu Th  
9:35 a.m.-10:55 a.m.
 2026-08-24 Manassas P
PHY 241 001M lecture must be taken with PHY 241 0A1M lab.
83127 PHY 241-001N 4
 M     
8:00 a.m.-10:55 a.m.
 2026-08-24 Annandale P
Required lab: PHY 241-0A1N.
Fifteen Week
83144 PHY 241-002L 4
 M     
9:35 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
 2026-08-24 Loudoun P
Must take lab PHY241-0A2L lab class.
OER-no cost textbooks
99575 PHY 241-003A 4
  Tu Th  
9:35 a.m.-10:55 a.m.
 2026-08-24 Alexandria P
83275 PHY 241-01YW 4
  Tu    
6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.
 2026-08-24 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.
Fifteen Week
Lab section A01W must be taken with Lecture section 01YW. Lab portion is in person, Lecture portion is virtual.
1445 PHY 241-020N 4
    Th  
2:20 p.m.-5:50 p.m.
 2026-08-24 Annandale P
Twelve Week
Honors Option
Required lab: PHY 241-0B0N.
86438 PHY 241-02YM 4
   W   
12:45 p.m.-2:05 p.m.
 2026-08-24 Manassas HY
PHY 241 02YM lecture must be taken with PHY 241 0A2M lab.
Hybrid Course
99973 PHY 241-040M 4
 M     
6:00 p.m.-9:30 p.m.
 2026-09-08 Virtual and NOL - Real Time CV
PHY 241 040M lecture must be taken with PHY 241 0A4M lab.
83354 PHY 241-040N 4
  Tu    
6:15 p.m.-9:45 p.m.
 2026-09-08 Annandale P
Required lab: PHY 241-0C0N.
Thirteen Week
98038 PHY 241-041L 4
  Tu    
4:00 p.m.-7:30 p.m.
 2026-09-08 Loudoun P
Thirteen Week
OER-no cost textbooks
Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule.
87664 PHY 241-041N 4
      Sa
9:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
 2026-09-08 Annandale P
Thirteen Week
Honors Option
Required lab: PHY 241-0C1N.
99572 PHY 241-0A1A 0
 M     
12:45 p.m.-3:35 p.m.
 2026-08-24 Alexandria P
83145 PHY 241-0A1L 0
    Th  
9:35 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
 2026-08-24 Loudoun P
Please register for PHY241-001L lecture class
OER-no cost textbooks
83050 PHY 241-0A1M 0
  Tu    
12:45 p.m.-3:40 p.m.
 2026-08-24 Manassas P
PHY 241 001M lecture must be taken with PHY 241 0A1M lab.
83128 PHY 241-0A1N 0
   W   
8:00 a.m.-10:55 a.m.
 2026-08-24 Annandale P
Required lab for PHY 241-001N.
Fifteen Week
83147 PHY 241-0A2L 0
   W   
9:35 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
 2026-08-24 Loudoun P
Please register for PHY241-002L lecture class.
OER-no cost textbooks
86441 PHY 241-0A2M 0
   W   
9:35 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
 2026-08-24 Manassas P
PHY 241 02YM lecture must be taken with PHY 241 0A2M lab.
99576 PHY 241-0A3A 0
    Th  
11:10 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
 2026-08-24 Alexandria P
99974 PHY 241-0A4M 0
   W   
6:00 p.m.-9:30 p.m.
 2026-09-08 Manassas P
PHY 241 040M lecture must be taken with PHY 241 0A4M lab.
1447 PHY 241-0B0N 0
  Tu    
2:20 p.m.-5:50 p.m.
 2026-08-24 Annandale P
Honors Option
Twelve Week
Required lab for PHY 241-020N.
83355 PHY 241-0C0N 0
    Th  
6:15 p.m.-9:45 p.m.
 2026-09-08 Annandale P
Required lab for PHY 241-040N.
Thirteen Week
98039 PHY 241-0C1L 0
    Th  
4:00 p.m.-7:30 p.m.
 2026-09-08 Loudoun P
Lab class meets at campus, on the days, times, and location listed on the class schedule.
OER-no cost textbooks
Thirteen Week
87665 PHY 241-0C1N 0
      Sa
1:00 p.m.-4:30 p.m.
 2026-09-08 Annandale P
Required lab for PHY 241-041N.
Thirteen Week
Honors Option
83273 PHY 241-40YW 4
  Tu    
9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.
 2026-09-08 Woodbridge HY
Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule.
Lecture section 04YW must be taken with Lab section A4YW.
Thirteen Week
83276 PHY 241-A01W 0
    Th  
6:00 p.m.-8:50 p.m.
 2026-08-24 Woodbridge P
Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule.
Fifteen Week
Lab section A01W must be taken with Lecture section 01YW. Lab portion is in person, Lecture portion is virtual.
83274 PHY 241-A4YW 0
    Th  
9:00 a.m.-11:55 a.m.
 2026-09-08 Woodbridge HY
Thirteen Week
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
Lab section A40W must be taken with Lecture section 04YW.
1475 PHY 241-E05N 4
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-08-24 Virtual and NOL WW
15-week Online course offered by NOVA Online. This NOVA Online course is 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 PHY241 -ES1N. Lab is virtual and online.
83681 PHY 241-E60N 4
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-09-22 Virtual and NOL WW
3rd twelve-week online course offered by NOVA Online. 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. Lab is virtual and online.
1476 PHY 241-ES1N 0
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-08-24 Virtual and NOL WW
Lab for PHY 241 E05N. Lab is virtual and online.Important: Students are required to purchase a lab kit for this course. The cost of the kit is not included in All Access and is an additional required expense.
83682 PHY 241-EU1N 0
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-09-22 Virtual and NOL WW
Lab for PHY 241 E60N. Lab is virtual and online.Important: Students are required to purchase a lab kit for this course. The cost of the kit is not included in All Access and is an additional required expense.
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