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• PHY 100: Elements of Physical Science

  3.00 Credits

  West Chester University of Pennsylvania

  
  A study of motion, energy, light, and some aspects of modern physics.
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• PHY 105: Structure of the Universe

  3.00 Credits

  West Chester University of Pennsylvania

  
  A survey of phenomena and objects in the universe from the very smallest distance scales to the grandest in the cosmos. Includes a historical consideration of the developments of modern theories of the physical world.
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• PHY 115: Engineering Graphics I

  1.00 Credits

  West Chester University of Pennsylvania

  
  Use and preparation of engineering drawings. Topics include the use of instruments, linework, geometric construction, lettering, four types of projections, dimensioning, and sections.
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• PHY 116: Engineering Graphics II

  1.00 Credits

  West Chester University of Pennsylvania

  
  A continuation of PHY 115, to include topics such as layout, detail, and assembly drawings, developments, auxiliary drawings, various types of drafting, machine tool processes, and computer drafting. Prerequisite:    PHY 116 requires prerequisite of PHY 115
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• PHY 123: Food, Fire, and Physics: The Science of Cooking

  3.00 Credits

  West Chester University of Pennsylvania

  
  An exploration of food and cooking from a physical science perspective. Principles of soft matter physics (e.g. phase diagram, intermolecular forces, viscosity, diffusion, self-assembly, polymer physics) are discussed and used to gain insight into food and cooking.
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• PHY 125: Theology and Science: Enemies or Partners

  3.00 Credits

  West Chester University of Pennsylvania

  
  An inquiry into the relationship of theology to the natural sciences. Team taught by both a physicist and a philosopher, the course investigates how ideas of God have been affected by advances in physics and biology.
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• PHY 130: General Physics I

  4.00 Credits

  West Chester University of Pennsylvania

  
  An introductory, noncalculus, physics course. Mechanics of solids and fluids, wave motion, heat and temperature, thermodynamics, and kinetic theory.
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• PHY 140: General Physics II

  4.00 Credits

  West Chester University of Pennsylvania

  
  An extension of PHY 130. Electricity and magnetism, geometrical and physical optics, and modern physics. Prerequisite:    PHY 140 requires a prerequisite of PHY 130.
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• PHY 170: Physics I

  4.00 Credits

  West Chester University of Pennsylvania

  
  An introductory laboratory-based course. Includes mechanics, waves, heat, and thermodynamics. The laboratory emphasizes error analysis, the writing of technical reports, and data analysis using computers. A laboratory section must be added along with the lecture and discussion. Prerequisite:    PHY 170 requires a prerequisite of MAT 161 OR a prerequisite of MAT 143 or MAT 145 and a corequisite of MAT 161.
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• PHY 180: Physics II

  4.00 Credits

  West Chester University of Pennsylvania

  
  A continuation of PHY 170. Includes electricity and magnetism, geometrical and physical optics, electronics, and modern physics. Prerequisite:    PHY 180 requires a prerequisite of PHY 170 and corequisite of MAT 162.
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