Course Details
Richard Bland College
PHYS101: College Physics
College Physics is an introductory physics course (using algebra and trigonometry, but not calculus) commonly taken by general students and those planning to major in various life science areas. This is not intended for those students who are planning to major in engineering or the physical sciences. Topics covered in PHYS 101 include kinematics, Newton's laws, energy and momentum conservation, and rotational motion. Topics covered in PHYS 102 include, thermodynamics, electricity and magnetism. Special emphasis is placed on developing problem solving skills using multiple representations. Extensive use is made of microcomputer-based laboratories. Students who take PHYS 101-PHYS 102 cannot receive credit for PHYS 201-PHYS 202.
Overview
Learning Outcomes
- Understand","describe","and apply the basic concepts and principles of classical mechanics.
- Solve basic physics problems that involve motion and forces in one and two dimensions.
- Analyze and solve physics problems that involve the application of conservation principles.
- Conduct careful experiments","collect and analyze data","and draw scientific conclusions from laboratory activities and simulations.
- Cultivate their own physical intuition about situations involving motion","and develop an understanding of what it means to “think like a physicist.”
- Describe the historical development of physical science leading up to the so-called “Scientific Revolution","” and identify the contributions of major historical scientists leading up to the development of classical physics.
Dual Enrollment
Where Will This Course Transfer?
| Institution | Identifier | Name | Notes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Virginia 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 | PHY201 | General College Physics I | 2-Year | |
| Southwest Virginia Community College | PHY201 | General College Physics I | 2-Year | |
| Virginia Highlands Community College | PHY201 | General College Physics I | 2-Year | |
| Radford University | PHYS111 | General Physics | 4-Year | |
| Norfolk State University | PHY152 | General Physics | 4-Year | |
| Norfolk State University | PHY152L | General Physics Laboratory I | 4-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 | |
| University of Mary Washington | PHYS101 | General Physics w/Lab | 4-Year | |
| Marymount University | PHYS161 | College Physics I | 4-Year | |
| Marymount University | PHYS161L | College Physics I Lab | 4-Year | |
| Virginia Commonwealth University | PHYS201 | GENERAL PHYSICS I | 4-Year | |
| Emory & Henry College | PHYS100 | Conceptual Physics | 4-Year |
Ready To Enroll?
- Ask Ollie, the VCCS chatbot assistant, to find the section you want with directions to enroll. OR
- Contact a navigator using the form below and a VCCS staff member will respond.