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PHYS202: GENERAL PHYSICS II
PHYS202: GENERAL PHYSICS II
Continuation of PHYS 201. 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 |
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Blue Ridge Community College | PHY242 | University Physics II | 2-Year | |
J Sargeant Reynolds Community College | PHY242 | University Physics II | 2-Year | |
Southside Virginia Community College | PHY242 | University Physics II | 2-Year | |
Virginia Peninsula Community College | PHY242 | University Physics II | 2-Year | |
Old Dominion University | PHYS112N | INTRODUCTORY GENERAL PHYSICS | 4-Year | |
University of Mary Washington | PHYS106 | University Physics w/Lab | 4-Year | |
Virginia Commonwealth University | PHYS202 | GENERAL PHYSICS II | 4-Year |
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