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2003 - 2004 Catalog (Archived)
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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 4008015303

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 4008015303

PHYS 1411   Fundamentals Of Astronomy (4)
This is a common course number. Former course prefix/number AST 111.
Prerequisite: None.
This course concerns fundamental aspects of the solar system and the historical development of astronomical ideas. Included are studies of the celestial sphere and motions of the earth, the moon, planets, and other minor bodies. The origin and evolution of the solar system are also covered. The laboratory includes outdoor viewing sessions and study of celestial motions, elementary navigation, constellation identification, and telescope construction. (3 Lec., 3 Lab)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 4002015103

PHYS 1412   General Introductory Astronomy (4)
This is a common course number. Former course prefix/number AST 112.
Prerequisite: None.
This course concerns fundamental properties of stars, stellar systems, star clusters, nebulae, interstellar gas and dust, and galaxies. Included is the study of the sun, Milky Way Galaxy, stellar evolution, black holes, and current cosmological ideas. The laboratory includes outdoor viewing sessions and the study of timekeeping, use of spectra, and motions of stars and galaxies. (3 Lec., 3 Lab)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 4002015103

PHYS 2425   General Physics (4)
This is a common course number. Former course prefix/number PHY 201.
Prerequisite: Credit or concurrent enrollment in Mathematics 2513
This course is designed primarily for physics, chemistry, mathematics, and engineering majors. The principles and applications of mechanics, wave motion, and sound are studied. Emphasis is on fundamental concepts, problem-solving, notation, and units. The laboratory includes a one-hour problem session. (3 Lec., 3 Lab)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 4008015403

PHYS 2426   General Physics (4)
This is a common course number. Former course prefix/number PHY 202.
Prerequisite: Physics 2425 and credit or concurrent enrollment in Mathematics 2414
This course presents the principles and applications of heat, electricity, magnetism, and optics. Emphasis is on fundamental concepts, problem-solving, notation and units. The laboratory includes a one-hour problem session. (3 Lec., 3 Lab)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 4008015403

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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