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• PHYS 100: Descriptive Physics

  4.00 Credits

  Butler County Community College

  
  This course prepares students who have had no experience with physics for entry into college physics and technology courses. This course will cover a number of fundamental physical principles and their applications. This course is not intended to be taken by students who have successfully completed Physics I. This course meets the General Education competency of Scientific Reasoning (SR).
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• PHYS 101: Physics I

  4.00 Credits

  Butler County Community College

  
  This course is designed as an introduction to Physics for students in technology and Liberal Arts programs. Topics include vectors, kinematics, dynamics (translational and rotational), energy and power, momentum properties of materials, and the gas laws and temperature. Microcomputer Based Laboratory (MBL) activities are exclusively utilized. This course meets the General Education competency of Scientific Reasoning (SR).
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• PHYS 102: Physics II

  4.00 Credits

  Butler County Community College

  
  This course is a continuation of Physics I. Topics include heat transfer, thermodynamics, harmonic motion, waves, sound, electrostatics, DC circuits, magnetism, alternating current, and optics. Microcomputer Based Laboratory (MBL) activities are utilized in someof the lab exercises.
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• PHYS 221: Engineering Physics I

  4.00 Credits

  Butler County Community College

  
  This calculus oriented physics course is designed for students in Physics, Engineering, Chemistry, or Mathematics. Topics include static and motional mechanics, periodic motion, fluid mechanics, and heat transfer. Microcomputer Based Laboratory (MBL) activities are utilized. This course meets the General Education competency of Scientific Reasoning (SR).
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• PHYS 222: Engineering Physics II

  4.00 Credits

  Butler County Community College

  
  Physics 222 is a continuation of Physics 221. Topics include thermodynamics, electric field, electric potential, capacitance, DC current and circuitry, magnetic field, electromagnetic induction, inductance, and alternating current. Problem solving is very strongly emphasized. Microcomputer Based Laboratory (MBL) activities are utilized.
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• PHYS 241: Statics

  3.00 Credits

  Butler County Community College

  
  This engineering course uses vector and scalar analysis to study the properties of forces and movement. Free-body diagrams and Newton's 1st and 3rd Laws will be used to solve various engineering problems. Problem types will include force reactions on rigid bodies, structural analysis, and friction. Centroid concepts and moments of inertia will be emphasized.
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• PHYS 242: Dynamics

  3.00 Credits

  Butler County Community College

  
  This course provides a detailed review of the concepts of force, mass, and acceleration via Newton's Laws of Motion. Vector algebra and scalar techniques will be used to analyze the relationships between forces and their resultant motions. Free-body diagrams will be used to solve various engineering problems. Particular subject areas will include kinematics and kinetics of particles, and plane kinematics and kinetics of rigid bodies.
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• PKMT 101: Forestry

  4.00 Credits

  Butler County Community College

  
  This course provides the student with a general understanding of forestry and forest management. Emphasis is on tree identification, basic forest management, silvicultural techniques, forest measurements, map and compass, and global positioning systems. PA 130 - Basic Wildland Firefighter and Project Learning Tree training are components of the course.
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• PKMT 102: Recreation Leadership

  3.00 Credits

  Butler County Community College

  
  This course is the study of group dynamics in park and recreation management. The emphasis is on the application of group process principles, leadership development, factors influencing team dynamics, and interpersonal skills. Students will apply classroom theory by participating in and leading group activities.
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• PKMT 104: Introduction to Parks and Recreation

  3.00 Credits

  Butler County Community College

  
  This course provides an overview of the history and philosophy of leisure and recreation, with major emphasis on American society. The course examines roles of government as well as private institutions in providing park and recreation opportunities. Students will explore park and recreation careers and identify skills to obtain employment.
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