PHY 120 - Principles of Physics

Institution:

Reading Area Community College

Subject:

Physics

Description:

Principles of Physics introduces students to the general concepts of physics and its relationship to other sciences. Students will engage in scientific inquiry and perform lab investigations to develop a conceptual understanding of the laws of physics. Topics covered include motion, Newton's Laws, forces, energy, momentum, particle charge, radioactivity, environmental radiation impacts, heat and heat transfer, waves, electricity, and magnetism.

Credits:

4.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

(COM 098 or (EAP 050 and EAP 060)) and (MAT 030, MAT 035, MAT 110, MAT 150, MAT 155, MAT 160, MAT 165, MAT 180, MAT 220, MAT 221, MAT 222, or MAT 282)

Corequisites:

Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture/Lab

Notes:

A Grade of C or Higher is Required for MAT Prerequisite Courses. A Grade of D or Higher is Required for COM and EAP Prerequisite Courses.

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.racc.edu

Phone Number:

(610) 372-4721

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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