Physics

Programs and Disciplines
PHYSICS
PHY 196 Observational Astronomy 1.00 Designed to teach use of telescopes
and binoculars in conjunction with star atlases and catalogs in locating and
identifying astronomical objects in night skies. An introduction to clock drives,
Cascade Campus
astrophotography, and photoelectric photometry will be provided. Prerequisite:
Jackson Hal (JH), Room 210
PHY 123.
503-978-5209
PHY 201 General Physics 4.00 Introductory physics (algebra based) for sci-
Rock Creek Campus
ence majors, pre-medical, pre-dental, pre-chiropractic and pre-physical therapy
Building 7, Room 202
students. Topics include mechanics including statics, forces and motion energy,
503-614-7500
col isions, circular motion and rotational dynamics. Prerequisite or concurrent:
Southeast Center
MTH 111A, B or C and their prerequisite requirements.
Mt. Scott Hal (MSH), Room 103
PHY 202 General Physics 4.00 Topics include mechanical properties of
503-788-6147
matter, heat, waves, sound and light. Algebra-based physics. Prerequisite: PHY
Sylvania Campus
201 and its required prerequisites.
Science Technology Building (ST), Room 312
PHY 203 General Physics 4.00 Topics include electricity, magnetism and
503-977-4174
radioactivity. Algebra-based physics. Prerequisite: PHY 201 and its prerequisite
requirements.
DESCRIPTION
PHY 211 General Physics (Calculus) 5.00 Topics include concepts in me-
Physics is the root discipline of science that describes the natu-
chanics and their relationship to practical applications for science and engineering
ral universe at its most fundamental level. Physics is relevant to a
majors. Prerequisites: MTH 251 and MTH 252 and their prerequisite requirements.
broad range of academic pursuits including chemistry, biology,
Prerequisite/Concurrent: MTH 252.
engineering, medicine and liberal arts. Physics al ows students to
view the world with a new understanding and appreciation of its
PHY 212 General Physics (Calculus) 5.00 Topics include concepts in fluid
order and beauty.
mechanics, waves, thermodynamics and optics. Prerequisites: PHY 211 and its
prerequisite requirements.
Physics is offered at three different levels: conceptual physics
(PHY 101, PHY 102, PHY 103) algebra based (PHY 201, PHY 202,
PHY 213 General Physics (Calculus) 5.00 Topics include concepts in electro-
PHY 203) and calculus based (PHY 211, PHY 212, PHY 213). An
magnetism together with their relationship to practical applications. Prerequisites:
introductory astronomy series is also offered (PHY 121, PHY 122,
PHY 211 and its prerequisite requirements.
PHY 123). See the Course Description (PHY prefix) section of this
catalog for individual Physics courses and course prerequisites.
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
PHY 101 Fundamentals of Physics I 4.00 Introduction to Physics. Includes
mechanics, vectors, energy, simple machines, satel ite motion, and the theory
of special relativity. Prerequisite: WR 115, RD 115 and MTH 20 or equivalent
placement test scores.
PHY 102 Fundamentals of Physics II 4.00 A conceptual study of physics.
Topics include properties of matter, heat and thermodynamics, and atomic and
nuclear physics. Prerequisite: WR 115, RD 115 and MTH 20 or equivalent place-
ment test scores.
PHY 103 Fundamentals of Physics III 4.00 A conceptual study of physics.
Topics include waves and sound, electricity and magnetism, and light and optics.
Prerequisite: WR 115, RD 115, and MTH 20 or equivalent placement test scores.
PHY 121 Elementary Astronomy 4.00 Introduces the contents of our solar
system, including the earth, its moon, the other planets and moons; asteroids,
comets, and meteors. Algebra recommended. Prerequisite: WR 115, RD 115 and
MTH 20 or equivalent placement test scores.
PHY 122 Elementary Astronomy 4.00 Introduces stel ar astronomy, includ-
ing our sun, properties of stars, and stel ar evolution. Algebra recommended.
Prerequisite: WR 115, RD 115 and MTH 20 or equivalent placement test scores.
PHY 123 Elementary Astronomy 4.00 Introduction to star clusters, the
contents of our galaxy; other galaxies, including active galaxies, and cosmology.
Algebra recommended. Prerequisite: WR 115, RD 115 and MTH 20 or equivalent
placement test scores.
Fall 2009-Summer 2010 Portland Community College Programs and Courses
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