2026-2027 College Catalog

PHY101 Introductory Physics 1

Non-calculus physics course for technical and transfer programs. The general subject covered is mechanics. Specific topics include: vectors, rectilinear motion, dynamics, work, energy and power, momentum, rotational dynamics. Fulfills open, liberal arts, and with PHY102, laboratory science sequence electives. (3 hours of lecture, 2 hours of lab per week)

Credits

4

Prerequisite

Communications Proficiency and MAT132 or 152 with 'C' or better, or NGQA 268 or above and NGAA 230 or above.

Electives

  • LA - Liberal Arts Elective
  • LS - Lab Science Elective
  • MTS - Mass Transfer Science
  • OPEN - Open Elective
  • SCI - Science Elective
  • SSEQ - Lab Science Sequence Elective
  • TRT - Career Transition Elective