University Physics II - PHY 242 at Northern Virginia Community College
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- PHY 242 - University Physics II
- Covers waves, electromagnetism and optics. Includes mechanical waves and sound, electrostatics, Ohm's law and DC circuits, magnetic forces and magnetic fields, electromagnetic induction, AC circuits, ray optics, and wave optics. Part II of II. This is a UCGS transfer course.Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.
Prerequisites: PHY 241 with a grade of C or better and MTH 264 with a grade of C or better.4 credits
Schedule at Northern Virginia Community College
Class # | Section | Credits | Day | Time | Start | Location | Mode |
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32108 | PHY 242-050N | 4 | M W |
8:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m. |
2025-05-19 | Annandale | P |
Required lab: PHY 242-0C0N. Students registering for this lecture will automatically enroll in the required lab. 1st 6 Week | |||||||
32473 | PHY 242-090A | 4 | M W |
11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. |
2025-07-01 | Alexandria | P |
Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule. Third Six Week | |||||||
34855 | PHY 242-0A1M | 0 | M W |
11:00 a.m.-2:30 p.m. |
2025-05-19 | Manassas | P |
PHY 242 0A1M lab must be taken with PHY 242 50YM lecture. | |||||||
38248 | PHY 242-0A2L | 0 | Tu Th |
9:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. |
2025-07-01 | Reston Center | P |
This LAB class is held at NOVA Reston Center, 1821 Michael Faraday Dr, Reston, VA 20190. You must also enroll in PHY-90YL (LEC), which is live streamed via Zoom. Hybrid Course OER-no cost textbooks 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. Third Six Week | |||||||
32123 | PHY 242-0A2M | 0 | Tu Th |
9:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. |
2025-07-01 | Manassas | P |
PHY 242 0A2M lab must be taken with PHY 242 90YM lecture. | |||||||
32109 | PHY 242-0C0N | 0 | Tu Th |
8:00 a.m.-11:45 a.m. |
2025-05-19 | Annandale | P |
Lab for PHY 242-050N. | |||||||
34853 | PHY 242-50YM | 4 | Tu Th |
11:00 a.m.-12:55 p.m. |
2025-05-19 | Virtual and NOL - Real Time | CV |
PHY 242 50YM lecture must be taken with PHY 242 0A1M lab. Hybrid Course | |||||||
32225 | PHY 242-50YW | 4 | M W |
6:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m. |
2025-05-19 | Virtual and NOL - Real Time | CV |
Hybrid Course 1st 6 Week Students registering for PHY 242-50YW must take lab PHY 242-A50W | |||||||
38235 | PHY 242-90YL | 4 | M W |
9:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. |
2025-07-01 | Virtual and NOL - Real Time | CV |
Hybrid Course OER-no cost textbooks 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. You must also enroll in PHY 242- 0A2L (LAB). The LAB will be taught at NOVA Reston Center | |||||||
32122 | PHY 242-90YM | 4 | M W |
9:00 a.m.-10:45 a.m. |
2025-07-01 | Virtual and NOL - Real Time | CV |
PHY 242 90YM lecture must be taken with PHY 242 0A2M lab. Hybrid Course | |||||||
32474 | PHY 242-9A0A | 0 | Tu Th |
11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. |
2025-07-01 | Alexandria | P |
Third Six Week Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule. | |||||||
32226 | PHY 242-A5YW | 0 | Tu Th |
6:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m. |
2025-05-19 | Woodbridge | P |
Students registering for lab PHY 242-A50W must take PHY 242-50YW 1st 6 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 | |||||||
32286 | PHY 242-E20N | 4 | 0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m. |
2025-05-19 | Virtual and NOL | WW | |
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 242 ES1N or PHY 242 ES2N. Required on-campus labs at the Annandale Campus, locations dates and times listed in the lab sections. Starts May 19. | |||||||
41870 | PHY 242-E60N | 4 | 0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m. |
2025-06-03 | 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. Requires lab attendance on the Annandale Campus in CS247 on Saturdays 06/28 , 07/19 & 08/09 from 1:00pm-5:00pm . Must also register for PHY242 -ET1N. Starts June 3. | |||||||
32287 | PHY 242-ES1N | 0 | M |
12:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m. |
2025-05-19 | Annandale | HY |
Lab for PHY 242 E20N. Required on-campus labs at the Annandale Campus, CS 247, 12:30-4:30pm, Mondays June 2, June 23, July 14, and August 11th.. Starts May 19. | |||||||
32730 | PHY 242-ES2N | 0 | M |
5:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. |
2025-05-19 | Annandale | HY |
Lab for PHY 242 E20N. Required on-campus labs at the Annandale Campus, in CS 247 Mondays, 5:00-9:00pm on June 2, June 23, July 14 and August 11th. Starts May 19. | |||||||
41871 | PHY 242-ET1N | 0 | Sa |
1:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. |
2025-06-03 | Annandale | HY |
Must be taken with PHY142-E60N. Requires lab attendance on the Annandale Campus in CS 247 on Saturdays 06/28 , 07/19 & 08/09 from 1:00pm-5:00pm. Starts June 3. |
Class # | Section | Credits | Day | Time | Start | Location | Mode |
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48077 | PHY 242-001A | 4 | Tu |
9:35 a.m.-12:30 p.m. |
2025-08-25 | Alexandria | P |
Required lab: PHY 242-0A1A | |||||||
48175 | PHY 242-001L | 4 | Tu |
12:45 p.m.-3:40 p.m. |
2025-08-25 | Loudoun | P |
Must take lab PHY242-0A1L . OER-no cost textbooks | |||||||
48422 | PHY 242-001M | 4 | Tu Th |
11:10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. |
2025-08-25 | Manassas | P |
PHY 242 001M lecture must be taken with PHY 242 0A1M lab. | |||||||
48176 | PHY 242-002L | 4 | M |
12:45 p.m.-3:40 p.m. |
2025-08-25 | Loudoun | P |
Must take lab PHY 242-0A2L. OER-no cost textbooks | |||||||
49034 | PHY 242-003L | 4 | Tu |
4:00 p.m.-6:55 p.m. |
2025-08-25 | Virtual and NOL - Real Time | CV |
Must take lab PHY242-0A3L . OER-no cost textbooks | |||||||
49407 | PHY 242-040L | 4 | M |
6:30 p.m.-10:00 p.m. |
2025-09-09 | Virtual and NOL - Real Time | CV |
OER-no cost textbooks Must take lab PHY242-0A0L. | |||||||
48660 | PHY 242-040N | 4 | Tu |
6:00 p.m.-9:05 p.m. |
2025-09-09 | Virtual and NOL - Real Time | CV |
Required lab: PHY 242-0C0N. Lab meets on campus on Thursday 6:00PM - 9:30PM. Thirteen Week | |||||||
49408 | PHY 242-0A0L | 0 | Sa |
9:35 a.m.-1:05 p.m. |
2025-09-09 | Loudoun | P |
Please register for PHY242-040L lecture class . OER-no cost textbooks | |||||||
48066 | PHY 242-0A1A | 0 | Th |
9:35 a.m.-12:30 p.m. |
2025-08-25 | Alexandria | P |
Must register for Lecture PHY 242- 001A. | |||||||
48178 | PHY 242-0A1L | 0 | Th |
12:45 p.m.-3:40 p.m. |
2025-08-25 | Loudoun | P |
Please register for PHY242-001L lecture class. OER-no cost textbooks | |||||||
48423 | PHY 242-0A1M | 0 | Th |
12:45 p.m.-3:40 p.m. |
2025-08-25 | Manassas | P |
PHY 242 001M lecture must be taken with PHY 242 0A1M lab. | |||||||
48182 | PHY 242-0A2L | 0 | W |
12:45 p.m.-3:40 p.m. |
2025-08-25 | Loudoun | P |
Please register for PHY242-002L lecture class. OER-no cost textbooks | |||||||
48663 | PHY 242-0A2M | 0 | W |
6:30 p.m.-10:00 p.m. |
2025-09-09 | Manassas | P |
PHY 242 40YM lecture must be taken with PHY 242 0A2M lab. | |||||||
49035 | PHY 242-0A3L | 0 | Th |
4:00 p.m.-6:55 p.m. |
2025-08-25 | Reston Center | P |
Please register for PHY242-003L lecture class. OER-no cost textbooks | |||||||
48661 | PHY 242-0C0N | 0 | Th |
6:00 p.m.-9:30 p.m. |
2025-09-09 | Annandale | P |
Required lab for PHY 242-0C0N. | |||||||
48984 | PHY 242-1BYW | 4 | M |
9:35 a.m.-11:30 a.m. |
2025-08-25 | Woodbridge | P |
Fifteen Week Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule. Lab section A1YW must be taken with Lecture section 01YW. Lection and lab portion is in person, | |||||||
64744 | PHY 242-40YM | 4 | M |
6:30 p.m.-8:15 p.m. |
2025-09-09 | Virtual and NOL - Real Time | HY |
PHY 242 40YM lecture must be taken with PHY 242 0A2M lab. Hybrid Course | |||||||
48985 | PHY 242-A01W | 0 | W |
9:35 a.m.-12:30 p.m. |
2025-08-25 | Woodbridge | P |
Lab section A1YW must be taken with Lecture section 01YW. Lection and lab portion is in person, Fifteen Week Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule. | |||||||
48224 | PHY 242-E05N | 4 | 0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m. |
2025-08-25 | Virtual and NOL | WW | |
15-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 242-ES1N. Required on-campus labs at the Annandale Campus in CS247 from 1:00pm - 5:00pm on Saturdays 09/13, 10/04, 11/08, & 12/06 . Starts August 25. | |||||||
48225 | PHY 242-ES1N | 0 | Sa |
1:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. |
2025-08-25 | Annandale | HY |
Lab for PHY 242-E05N. Required on-campus labs at the Annandale Campus in CS247 from 1:00pm - 5:00pm on Saturdays 09/13, 10/04, 11/08 & 12/06 . Starts August 25. |
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