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PHYS 1401 Introductory General Physics (4)
This is a common course number. Former course prefix/number PHY 111.
Prerequisite: Two years of high school algebra, including trigonometry, or the equivalent.
This course is for pre-dental, biology, premedical, pre-pharmacy, and pre-architecture majors and other students who need a two-semester technical course in physics. Mechanics and heat are studied. (3 Lec., 3 Lab)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 4008015339
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PHYS 1402 Introductory General Physics (4)
This is a common course number. Former course prefix/number PHY 112.
Prerequisite: Physics 1401.
This course is a continuation of Physics 1401. Electricity, magnetism, light, and sound are studied. (3 Lec., 3 Lab)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 4008015339
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PHYS 1405 Concepts In Physics (4)
This is a common course number. Former course prefix/number PHY 117.
Prerequisite: None.
This course is for non-science majors. It introduces principles of physics and does not require a mathematical background. Emphasis is on classical mechanics and thermodynamics. Historical developments and their impact on daily life are included. The principle of energy conservation is stressed, and current problems of worldwide energy production are examined. (3 Lec., 3 Lab)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 4008015139
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PHYS 1407 Concepts In Physics (4)
This is a common course number. Former course prefix/number PHY 118.
Prerequisite: None.
This is for non-science majors. It introduces principles of physics and does not require a mathematical background. Emphasis is on modern developments in physics. Topics include acoustics, electricity and magnetism, light and the electromagnetic spectrum, atomic physics, and relativity. (3 Lec., 3 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 4008015139
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Academic Courses
Designated by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for transfer among community colleges and state public four year colleges and universities as freshman and sophomore general education courses.
WECM Courses
Designated by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board as workforce education (technical) courses offered for credit and CEUs (Continuing Education Units). While these courses are designed to transfer among state community colleges, they are not designed to automatically transfer to public four year colleges and universities.
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