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PEH 110
PHYSICAL EDUCATION/HEALTH
2 (2-1)
PROMOTION (WALKING, JOGGING)
An updated approach to the study of individual well-being and the
conduct of healthy, safe, active lifestyles. Lifestyles will be assessed
in terms of physical fitness, body composition, nutrition, substance
abuse and stress reduction. Strategies for the successful pursuit of
healthy lifestyles will be explored, and application of basic
principles will be experienced through walking and jogging.
PHY 107 INTRO TO METEOROLOGY
4 (3-2)
Course is designed for the science and non-science student
interested in the variable nature of weather. Topics include our
atmosphere and its composition, different weather systems seen
on earth, and the tools used to try to measure/predict weather for
forecasting.
Prerequisite None
PHY 110
PHILOSOPHY (PHI)
PHI 105
CRITICAL THINKING AND ETHICS
3 (3-0)
This course introduces a systematic process of critical thinking
which is indispensable to all educated persons. It is a process by
which we develop and support our beliefs and evaluate the
strength of arguments made by others. Critical Thinking is designed
to help motivated learners develop into fair-minded critical
thinkers and provide a means to systematically practice and
improve one’s quality of thinking, learning, and problem solving.
This course fulfills a humanities requirement.
Prerequisite None
PHI 201
INTRODUCTION TO PHILOSOPHY
3 (3-0)
Philosophy seeks to understand nature, the individual, and his
relationship to the world. The student is encouraged to learn how
to think and to probe areas of inquiry such as knowledge, reality,
religion, self-identity, mind and body, truth, rationality, morality,
freedom, and politics. This course fulfills a humanities requirement.
Prerequisite None
PHYSICS (PHY)
PHY 101 PHYSICAL SCIENCE
4 (3-2)
A course to help the non-science student become more
scientifically literate with respect to our physical world. The
course emphasis will include understanding principles of science,
methods of doing science, development of inquiry skills related to
practical and environmental situations. Topics may include
physical mechanics, energy, the atom, the structure of matter, and
earth science.
Prerequisite MTH 103
PHY 105 INTRODUCTORY ASTRONOMY
4 (3-2)
An introduction to the science of astronomy for the non-science
student. Topics include: the achievements of early and modern
astronomers, planetary motion, light, optical instruments,
methods of astronomical observation, the sun, planets, moon,
asteroids, comets, meteors, satellite systems, stars, constellations,
galaxies, nebula, stellar evolution, pulsars, quasars, black holes,
and theories of the origins of the universe. Several lab sessions will
be devoted to direct sky observations.
Prerequisite MTH 103 or test into MTH 104
IINTRODUCTION TO ENGINEERING –
3 (2-2)
APPLICATIONS AND PROBLEM SOLVING
In this course we will discuss and investigate the different fields of
engineering and their contributions to society throughout the
ages. Using active and collaborative teamwork, we will develop our
problem-solving skills, computational skills, and communication
skills by applying engineering methods to real-life problems. The
intent is to understand the mathematics and scientific principles
that lead engineers in their design processes and assist them in
their careers.
Prerequisite MTH 150 Calculus I (or concurrent enrollment)
PHY 121-T TECH. PHYSICS: MECHANICS AND
3 (3-1)
THERMODYNAMICS
A course intended for the technical student which provides an
introduction to practical physics as related to mechanical and
energy systems. Topics include: units and conversions,
measurements, vectors, forces, motion, Newton’s Laws, falling
bodies, elasticity, momentum, equilibrium, torque, work, power,
mechanical energy and simple machines, heat, temperature and EM waves.
Prerequisite MTH 106 or MTH 110 & MTH 112
PHY 201 ELEMENTS OF PHYSICS I
4 (3-2)
A general course in mechanics, heat, and fluids designed for
students who need a college course in physics to satisfy general
or pre- professional curriculum requirements.
Prerequisite MTH 110 (or concurrent enrollment)
PHY 202 ELEMENTS OF PHYSICS II
4 (3-2)
A continuation of Physics 201 with emphasis on waves, electricity,
magnetism, optics and modern physics topics.
Prerequisite PHY 201 & MTH 110
PHY 251 GENERAL PHYSICS I
5 (4-2)
A course in mechanics, heat and sound with special emphasis upon
problem solving as related to physical principles. Designed for
students majoring in physics, pre-engineering, or its allied fields.
Prerequisite MTH 150 or Concurrent Enrollment
PHY 252 GENERAL PHYSICS II
5 (4-2)
A continuation of Physics 251 with emphasis upon electricity,
magnetism, physical and geometric optics, and modern physics.
Prerequisite PHY 251, MTH 151 or concurrent enrollment
(passing with a C or higher)
Prerequisite MTH 103
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