Physics at Shoreline Community College

Physics

Following are course descriptions. Check the Annual Schedule to plan your schedule.

PHYSICS 090
Physics/Engineering Learning Center (1)
A learning and tutorial center for students enrolled in PHYS& 121, 122, 123 and PHYS& 221, 222, 223 as well as ENGR 115 and all 200-level ENGR courses. Provides individual and small group tutorial assistance for those enrolled in those courses. Previously PHYS 100. Prerequisite: Must be enrolled in a Physics or Engineering course. Mandatory P/NC grading.

PHYSICS 110
Concepts of the Physical World (5)
Introduction to selected physics concepts and theories. Intended for liberal arts and other non-science majors. Prerequisite: MATH 099 (2.0 or better). Student option grading.

PHYSICS & 121
General Physics I (4)
Algebra-based physics for majors in health sciences, architecture, vocational and technical programs, and other majors not requiring calculus. Studies Newtonian mechanics. Previously PHYS 114. Concurrent enrollment in PHYS& 131 required. Prerequisite: MATH& 142 (previously MATH 120). Mandatory decimal grading.

PHYSICS & 122
General Physics II (4)
Algebra-based physics for majors in health sciences, architecture, vocational and technical programs, and other majors not requiring calculus. Studies electricity and magnetism. Previously PHYS 115. Concurrent enrollment in PHYS& 132 required. Prerequisite: PHYS& 121 (previously PHYS 114) and MATH& 142 (previously MATH 120). Mandatory decimal grading.

PHYSICS & 123
General Physics III (4)
Algebra-based physics for majors in health sciences, architecture, vocational and technical programs, and other majors not requiring calculus. Studies waves, heat and light. Previously PHYS 116. Concurrent enrollment in PHYS& 133 required. Prerequisites: PHYS& 121 (previously PHYS 114) and MATH& 142 (previously MATH 120). Mandatory decimal grading.

PHYSICS & 131
General Physics Lab I (1)
Laboratory for PHYS& 121. Concurrent enrollment in PHYS& 121 required. Previously PHYSL 114. Prerequisite: MATH& 142 (previously MATH 120.) Mandatory decimal grading.

PHYSICS & 132
General Physics Lab II (1)
Laboratory for PHYS& 122. Concurrent enrollment in PHYS& 122 required. Previously PHYSL 115. Prerequisites: MATH& 142 (previously MATH 120). Mandatory decimal grading.

PHYSICS & 133
General Physics Lab III (1)
Laboratory for PHYS& 123. Concurrent enrollment in PHYS& 123 required. Previously PHYSL 116. Prerequisites: MATH& 142 (previously MATH 120). Mandatory decimal grading.

PHYSICS & 221
Engineering Physics I: Mechanics (4)
Calculus-based physics for majors in physical sciences, engineering, pre-medicine, mathematics. Studies Newtonian mechanics. Previously PHYS 121. Concurrent enrollment in PHYS& 231 required. Prerequisite: MATH& 151 (previously MATH 124). Mandatory decimal grading.

PHYSICS & 222
Engineering Physics II: Electromagnetism (4)
Calculus-based physics for majors in physical sciences, engineering, pre-medicine, mathematics. Studies electricity and magnetism. Previously PHYS 123. Concurrent enrollment in PHYS& 232 required. Prerequisite: PHYS& 221 (previously PHYS 121) and MATH& 163 (previously MATH 126). Mandatory decimal grading.

PHYSICS & 223
Engineering Physics III: Waves, Heat & Light (4)
Calculus-based physics for majors in physical sciences, engineering, pre-medicine, mathematics. Studies fluids, waves, sound, thermodynamics and light. Previously PHYS 122. Concurrent enrollment in PHYS& 233required. Prerequisite: PHYS& 221 (previously PHYS 121) and MATH& 152 (previously MATH 125). Mandatory decimal grading.

PHYSICS & 231
Engineering Phys Lab I: Mechanics (1.5)
Laboratory for PHYS& 221. Concurrent enrollment in PHYS& 221 required. Previously PHYSL 121. Prerequisites: MATH& 151 (previously MATH 124). Mandatory decimal grading.

PHYSICS & 232
Engineering Physics Lab II: Electromagnetism (1.5)
Laboratory for PHYS& 222. Concurrent enrollment in PHYS& 222 required. Previously PHYSL 123. Prerequisites: MATH& 163 (previously MATH 126). Mandatory decimal grading.

PHYSICS & 233
Engineering Physics Lab III: Waves,Heat & Light (1.5)
Laboratory for PHYS& 223. Concurrent enrollment in PHYS& 223 required. Previously PHYSL 122. Prerequisites: MATH& 152 (previously MATH 125). Mandatory decimal grading.

PHYSICS 291
Special Topics in Physics (1)
Classes focusing on specific issues and/or topics of interest in physics. Previously PHYS 281.

PHYSICS 297
Individual Project in Physics (1)
Individual project in a specific area of physics. By arrangement with instructor. Prerequisite: Instructor permission based on evaluation of student's educational and work experience. Student option grading.

PHYSICS 298
Individual Project in Physics (2)
Individual project in a specific area of physics. By arrangement with instructor. Prerequisite: Instructor permission based on evaluation of student's educational and work experience. Student option grading.

PHYSICS 299
Individual Project in Physics (3)
Individual project in a specific area of physics. By arrangement with instructor. Prerequisite: Instructor permission based on evaluation of student's educational and work experience. Student option grading.

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