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• PHY 125: PHYSICS FOR RADIOLOGY

  3.00 Credits

  Westmoreland County Community College

  
  A study of the fundamental physical laws of nature as they pertain to the production and diagnostic uses of X-Rays. Topics covered include energy, atomic structure, electricity and magnetism, electric generators and motors, X-Rays and radiography. Prerequisite(s): High school physics, PHY 107 or PHY 110 Corequisite(s): RAD 141, RAD 146 Prerequisite:    High school physics, PHY 107 or PHY 110 Corequisite:    RAD 141, RAD 146
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• PHY 153: INTRODUCTION TO PHYSICS

  3.00 Credits

  Westmoreland County Community College

  
  A one-semester course that introduces the basic principles of physics with an emphasis on concepts and minimal use of mathematics. Topics include classical mechanics, heat, thermodynamics, wave motion and sound. Especially suited for students in elementary education. Prerequisite(s): MTH 052, MTH 052A or placement. Prerequisite:    MTH 052, MTH 052A or Placement
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• PHY 155: COLLEGE PHYSICS I

  4.00 Credits

  Westmoreland County Community College

  
  An introduction to the fundamental physical laws of classical mechanics and thermodynamics. Laboratory exercises are provided to reinforce the material presented in lecture and to provide experience in preparing technical reports. Prerequisite(s): MTH 108 or MTH 100 and PHY 110 or high school physics Prerequisite:    MTH 108 or MTH 100 and PHY 110 or high school physics
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• PHY 156: COLLEGE PHYSICS II

  4.00 Credits

  Westmoreland County Community College

  
  A continuation of College Physics I including a study of wave motion, optics, electricity and magnetism, atomic and nuclear physics. Laboratory exercises are provided to reinforce the material presented in lecture and to provide experience in preparing technical reports. Prerequisite(s): PHY 155 Prerequisite:    PHY 155
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• PHY 255: ENGINEERING PHYSICS I

  5.00 Credits

  Westmoreland County Community College

  
  The first in a two-semester sequence of calculus-based introductory physics courses presenting the principles of classical mechanics and thermal physics. Topics include kinematics, vectors, Newton's laws, energy and momentum, rotational motion, thermodynamics and kinetic theory. Laboratory exercises emphasize proper measurement techniques, error analysis and preparation of laboratory reports. Prerequisite(s): PHY 110 or High School physics. Corequisite(s): MTH 172 Prerequisite:    PHY 110 or High School physics Corequisite:    MTH 172
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• PHY 256: ENGINEERING PHYSICS II

  5.00 Credits

  Westmoreland County Community College

  
  The second in a two-semester sequence of calculus-based introductory physics courses covering the principles of classical electricity and magnetism and quantum physics. Topics include electrostatics, Gauss's law, capacitance, electric and magnetic fields, inductance, simple AC and DC circuits, electromagnetic waves, Maxwell's equations, optics, introduction to quantum physics, the Bohr atom, and nuclear physics. Laboratory exercises emphasize proper measurement techniques, error analysis and preparation of laboratory reports. Prerequisite(s): PHY 255 Prerequisite:    PHY 255
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• PHY 258: MODERN PHYSICS

  3.00 Credits

  Westmoreland County Community College

  
  A first course in modern physics. Topics include relativity, quantum effects, radiation, nuclear structure and solid-state physics.
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• PHY 259: THERMODYNAMICS/FLUID MECHANIC

  3.00 Credits

  Westmoreland County Community College

  
  The third in a three semester sequence of calculus-based introductory physics. Topics include fluid mechanics and thermodynamics. Laboratory exercises emphasize data analysis and preparation of laboratory reports.
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• PMB 101: PLUMBING 1

  4.00 Credits

  Westmoreland County Community College

  
  The Plumbing program provides students the basic skills to work in an entry level position in the plumbing field. This course will help the student develop skills in to perform introductory tasks in the plumbing field.
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• PMB 121: ESTIMATING FOR THE PLUMBER

  2.00 Credits

  Westmoreland County Community College

  
  This course will help the student develop skills in to perform some of the estimating tasks and potential contractual obligations that the plumber encounters in the plumbing field. Estimating is fundamental for any plumbing business to be successful in a service based business as potential clients will almost certainly request a quote from you prior to awarding a project. The course will provide the student the knowledge for estimating each aspect of plumber projects, listing specific expectations, requirements and plumber contract agreement information.
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