Courses Offered

PHY101 - Introduction to Physics
Lecture/Lab, 4 Credits

  • Topics covered: Electricity, electromagnetism, and modern physics.
  • Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT090 or higher-level mathematics course or eligibility for MAT120 or higher as indicated by appropriate placement.
  • Intended clientele: Individuals studying engineering, law, medicine, social sciences, math, computer science, astronomy, biology, chemistry, geology, meteorology, oceanography, AGEC-A and AGEC-B.
  • Transferability: Equivalent to PHY101 at ASU SCIT and SQ credit, AGEC-A and AGEC-C. Equivalent to PHS101 at NAU; also satisfies Lab requirement

PHY111 - General Physics I
Lecture/Lab, 4 Credits

  • Topics covered: Motion, energy, and properties of matter.
  • Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT182 or MAT187 or MAT188 or MAT220 or MAT221 or eligibility for MAT220 as indicated by appropriate placement or one year of high school Trigonometry with a grade of C or better or permission of Department or Division.
  • Intended clientele: Individuals studying engineering, law, medicine, social sciences, math, computer science, astronomy, biology, chemistry, geology, meteorology, oceanography, AGEC-A and AGEC-B.
  • Transferability: Equivalent to PHY111 (3) & PHY111 (1) at ASU SCIT and SQ credit. Equivalent to PHY111; Methods - Natural Science at NAU. Equivalent to PHYS181 and PHYS102 Natural Scientist at UofA.

PHY112 - General Physics II
Lecture/Lab, 4 Credits

  • Topics covered: Electricity, electromagnetism, and modern physics
  • Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in PHY111.
  • Intended clientele: Individuals studying engineering, law, medicine, social sciences, math, computer science, astronomy, biology, chemistry, geology, meteorology, oceanography, AGEC-A and AGEC-B.
  • Transferability: Equivalent to PHY111 (3) & PHY111 (1) at ASU SCIT and SQ credit, AGEC-A and AGEC-B. Equivalent to PHY111; Methods - Natural Science at NAU. Equivalent to PHYS181 and PHYS102 Natural Scientist at UofA.

PHY121 - University Physics I: Mechanics
Lecture/Lab, 4 Credits

  • Topics covered: Motion, momentum, and energy.
  • Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT220, or MAT221, or permission of Department or Division. One year of high school physics suggested but not required.
  • Intended clientele: Individuals studying engineering, law, medicine, social sciences, math, computer science, astronomy, biology, chemistry, geology, meteorology, oceanography, AGEC-A and AGEC-B.
  • Transferability: Equivalent to PHY121 (3) & PHY122 (1) at ASU SCIT and SQ credit, AGEC-A and AGEC-B. Equivalent to PHY161; Methods - Natural Science at NAU. Equivalent to PHYS141, GE EP - Natural Scientist at UofA.

PHY131 - University Physics II: Electricity and Magnetism
Lecture/Lab, 4 Credits

  • Topics covered: Electric and Magnetic Properties of Matter, Fields and Forces, DC and AC Circuits, and Electromagnetism.
  • Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT230, or MAT231, or permission of Department or Division and PHY121.
  • Corequisite: MAT241 or permission of Department or Division.
  • Intended clientele: Individuals studying engineering, law, medicine, social sciences, math, computer science, astronomy, biology, chemistry, geology, meteorology, oceanography, AGEC-A and AGEC-B.
  • Transferability: Equivalent to PHY111 (3) & PHY132 (1) at ASU SCIT and SQ credit, AGEC-A and AGEC-B. Equivalent to PHY262 and PHY262L; Science Lit - Natural Sciences at NAU. Equivalent to PHYS241, GE EP - Natural Scientist at UofA.

PHY294AB - Special Topics in Physics
Lecture/Lab, 4 Credits

  • Topics covered: Electric and Magnetic Properties of Matter, Fields and Forces, DC and AC Circuits, and Electromagnetism.
  • Requisites: Permission of Department or Division.
  • Intended clientele: Individuals studying engineering, and computer science. Students who are passionate about using mathematics to tackle real-world challenges. Professionals looking to enhance their analytical and problem-solving skills. Anyone curious about how math can influence everything from technology to biology.