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PHYS151: College Physics I
PHYS151: College Physics I
A presentation of the major concepts of physics, using algebra and trigonometry. For science students (but not for engineering, physics, or mathematics students). Topics covered include mechanics, thermodynamics, waves, electromagnetism, optics, and modern physics.
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Delivery Method
Online
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Delivery Method
Campus
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Delivery Method
Hybrid
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Credits
3.0
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Department
Physics/Comp Sci/ Engineering
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 | PHY201 | General College Physics I | 2-Year | |
Germanna Community College | PHY201 | General College Physics I | Transcript must show both PHYS 151 and 151 Lab with C or higher. | 2-Year |
Laurel Ridge Community College | PHY201 | General College 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 |
Rappahannock Community College | PHY201 | General College Physics I | All science classes must have a lab in order to award credit. | 2-Year |
Southside Virginia Community College | PHY201 | General College Physics I | 2-Year | |
Southwest Virginia Community College | PHY201 | General College Physics I | 2-Year | |
Virginia Peninsula Community College | PHY201 | General College 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 | |
Marymount University | PHYS161 | College Physics I | 4-Year | |
Virginia Commonwealth University | PHYS2XX | PHYS Transfer Elective | 4-Year |
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