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PHYS201: GENERAL PHYSICS I (NQ)
PHYS201: GENERAL PHYSICS I (NQ)
A foundation for further study in physics, biology, chemistry, and pre-medicine. Topics include the phenomena of classical mechanics, wave motion and sound, fluids, electricity, magnetism, and light, each developed from first principles, often historic discoveries. Equations for physical laws use algebra, trigonometry, plane geometry, and calculus, as appropriate. Laboratories provide direct familiarity with natural phenomena. Recommended background: high school physics. Prerequisites: MATH 211?212, which may be taken concurrently. Yearly.
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Online
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Hybrid
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Credits
4.0
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Where Will This Course Transfer?

Institution | Identifier | Name | Notes | Level |
---|---|---|---|---|
Blue Ridge Community College | PHY241 | University Physics I | 2-Year | |
Eastern Shore Community College | PHY241 | University Physics I | 2-Year | |
J Sargeant Reynolds Community College | PHY241 | University Physics I | 2-Year | |
Southside Virginia Community College | PHY241 | University Physics I | 2-Year | |
Virginia Peninsula Community College | PHY241 | University Physics I | 2-Year | |
Tidewater Community College | PHY241 | University Physics I | 2-Year | |
Old Dominion University | PHYS111N | INTRODUCTORY GENERAL PHYSICS | 4-Year | |
University of Mary Washington | PHYS105 | University Physics, w/Lab | 4-Year | |
Virginia Commonwealth University | PHYS201 | GENERAL PHYSICS I | 4-Year |
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