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PHYS101: General Physics w/Lab
PHYS101: General Physics w/Lab
An introductory course focused on the fundamentals of physics. Primarily for non- science majors. Emphasis is on building concepts and applying principles to make quantitative measurements. Among the topics covered are classical mechanics, thermodynamics, electricity and magnetism, optics, and the rudiments of modern physics. Facility with algebra and trigonometry is required. Laboratory. Only in
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Online
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Campus
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Delivery Method
Hybrid
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Credits
4.0
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Department
Chemistry and Physics
Where Will This Course Transfer?

Institution | Identifier | Name | Notes | Level |
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Blue Ridge Community College | PHY201 | General College Physics I | 2-Year | |
Central Virginia Community College | PHY100 | Elements of Physics | 2-Year | |
Central Virginia Community College | PHY101 | Introduction to Physics I | 2-Year | |
Central Virginia Community College | PHY121 | Principles of Physics I | 2-Year | |
Central Virginia Community College | PHY201 | General College Physics I | 2-Year | |
Eastern Shore Community College | PHY201 | General College Physics I | 2-Year | |
Germanna Community College | PHY201 | General College Physics I | 2-Year | |
J Sargeant Reynolds Community College | PHY201 | General College Physics I | 2-Year | |
Laurel Ridge Community College | PHY201 | General College Physics I | 2-Year | |
Northern Virginia Community College | PHY101 | Introduction to Physics I | 2-Year | |
Northern Virginia Community College | PHY201 | General College Physics I | 2-Year | |
Paul D. Camp Community College | PHYEEE | N/A | Credits may vary at the time of final evaluation. | 2-Year |
Southside Virginia Community College | PHY201 | General College Physics I | 2-Year | |
Southwest Virginia Community College | PHY121 | Principles of Physics I | 2-Year | |
Tidewater Community College | PHY201 | General College Physics I | 2-Year | |
Virginia Highlands Community College | PHY121 | Principles of Physics I | 2-Year | |
Virginia Highlands Community College | PHY201 | General College Physics I | 2-Year | |
William & Mary | PHYS107 | Physics for Life Sciences I | 4-Year | |
William & Mary | PHYS107L | Physics Life-Science I (Lab) | 4-Year | |
Old Dominion University | PHYS111N | INTRODUCTORY GENERAL PHYSICS | 4-Year | |
Virginia Commonwealth University | PHYS201 | GENERAL PHYSICS I | 4-Year |
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