PHYS 102 - Introductory Physics For Science Majors

Skills Advisories: Eligibility for ENG 110 or ENG 110H and proficiency in MATH 104 or MATH 107 or MATH 111.

Introductory course, with quantitative applications and problem-solving introduced where appropriate, for students majoring in the physical sciences. Topics include the meaning of physical law, vectors, Newton's Laws of Motion (classical physics), work and energy, waves, electricity, magnetism, light, atomic and nuclear physics.

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  • Title: PHYS 102 Introductory Physics For Science Majors
  • CRN: 59400
  • Instructor: Ron Ferril
  • Instructor: Amy Swearngin (Lab)
  • Section Corequisites: NONE
  • Bldg/Room: PS 116 Physical Science Building

    • Meeting Time
    T 09:35am - 12:40pm 116 Physical Science Building 01/27/25 05/24/25
    T R 12:45pm - 02:05pm 130 Physical Science Building 01/27/25 05/24/25
    Seating Availability
    Waitlist Availability
    Capacity Taken Available Capacity Taken Available
    27 16 11 5 0 5
    Critical Dates for this Course
    Term: Spring 2025
    Last day to add class: 08-FEB-2025
    Last day to drop with an enrollment refund: 08-FEB-2025
    Last day to drop without a "W": 09-FEB-2025
    Last day to drop with a "W": 04-APR-2025
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