Physics

PHY 101 - General Physics I

Prerequisites: MAT 109. Successful completion of all remedial English and remedial Reading requirements.

Description: An introductory study of Physics designed to acquaint the student with the fundamentals of kinematics, Newton's Laws of motion, circular motion and gravitation, work and energy, impulse and momentum, simple harmonic motion, temperature, heat, and thermodynamics. The topics will be developed analytically and experimentally. (3 lecture, 3 laboratory hours) Laboratory fee applies. SUNY GE-SSCI; SUNY GEN ED-GLAB; NCC GEN ED-LSCI. Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer

Credit Hours: 4
Department: Math/Computer Science/Info Tec

PHY 102 - General Physics II

Prerequisites: PHY 101

Description: A continuation of the introductory study of Physics designed to acquaint the student with the fundamentals of wave motion and sound, electricity and magnetism, geometrical and physical (wave) optics, and selected topics in modern physics. The topics will be developed analytically and experimentally. (3 lecture, 3 laboratory hours) Laboratory fee applies. SUNY GE-SSCI; SUNY GEN ED-GLAB; NCC GEN ED-LSCI. Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer

Credit Hours: 4
Department: Math/Computer Science/Info Tec

PHY 110 - Physics for Electronic Technology

Description: Pre-requisites: MAT 117 The course emphasizes an overview of the physical laws underlying selected topics in mechanics, thermodynamics, electromagnetism and optics, and modern physics. The laboratory component involves exercises that are illustrative of physical principles in these areas as well as methods of observation, measurement and data analysis. Laptop computer required. Laboratory fee applies. SUNY GEN ED-n/a; NCC GEN ED-LSCI Offered: Fall, Spring

Credit Hours: 4
Department: Math/Computer Science/Info Tec

PHY 120 - Physics for Educators

Prerequisites: Students must have satisfied all MAT, ENG 001 and RDG 001 developmental course requirements prior to starting the course.

Description: This course studies natural phenomena and everyday life. Covering the fundamental laws and principles of mechanics, electricity, magnetism, sound and light, it provides a basic knowledge of the evolution of physical laws and the underlying concepts that are rapidly changing the way we live. The course material is developed descriptively and demonstrated experimentally. It includes student investigations in recitation and in lab to emphasize the experimental nature of science. Investigations will also be performed using computer software and the internet. The course will also include preparation of lesson plans, grading practices and hands-on experience in the presentation of materials. SUNY GE-SSCI; SUNY GEN ED-GLAB; NCC GEN ED-LSCI. Offered: Fall, Spring

Credit Hours: 4
Department: Math/Computer Science/Info Tec

PHY 122 - Engineering Physics I

Description: Prerequisite or Corequisite: MAT 122 Designed for students in Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, and the Sciences. An introduction to mechanics: fundamental laws of statics, dynamics, kinematics, work, energy, power and momentum. Applied problems are an integral part of the course. (5 lecture, 3 laboratory hours) Lab fee applies. SUNY GE-SSCI; SUNY GEN ED-GLAB; NCC GEN ED-LSCI. Offered: Fall

Credit Hours: 4
Department: Math/Computer Science/Info Tec

PHY 123 - Engineering Physics II

Prerequisites: PHY 122, MAT 123.

Description: An introduction to the topics of rotational kinematics and dynamics, elasticity, hydrostatics, hydrodynamics, harmonic motion, waves, sound, and thermodynamics. Applied problems are an integral part of this course. (5 lecture, 3 laboratory hours) Laboratory fees apply. SUNY GE-SSCI; SUNY GEN ED-GLAB; NCC GEN ED-LSCI, ASC Offered: Spring

Credit Hours: 4
Department: Math/Computer Science/Info Tec

PHY 151 - Physics Science and Math I

Description: Pre or Concurrent Requisites: MAT 122. The first semester of a two-term survey course for students who intend to study Science, Mathematics or Computer Science at four-year institutions that require a calculus-based approach to physics. The topics covered during the first term are mechanics and thermodynamics. (3 lecture, 3 laboratory hours) Laboratory fee applies. SUNY GE-SSCI; SUNY GEN ED-GLAB; NCC GEN ED-LSCI. Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer

Credit Hours: 4
Department: Math/Computer Science/Info Tec

PHY 152 - Physics Science and Math II

Prerequisites: MAT 122 and PHY 151

Description: The second half of a calculus-based physics survey course. The topics covered are wave phenomena, electricity, magnetism, light and modern physics. (3 lecture, 3 laboratory hours) Laboratory fee applies. SUNY GE-SSCI; SUNY GEN ED-GLAB; NCC GEN ED-LSCI. Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer

Credit Hours: 4
Department: Math/Computer Science/Info Tec

PHY 222 - Electricity and Magnetism

Prerequisites: PHY 123.

Description: An introduction to the basic theory of electric and magnetic forces and energy associated with electric charge; electric and magnetic properties of matter, electromagnetic waves, geometric and wave properties of light. Emphasis is given to a rigorous mathematical formulation of physical principles, solution of problems, and practical applications of electric circuits in the laboratory. (5 lecture, 3 laboratory hours) Laboratory fee applies. SUNY GEN ED-GLAB; NCC GEN ED-LSC. Offered: Fall

Credit Hours: 4
Department: Math/Computer Science/Info Tec

PHY 223 - Introduction to Modern Physics

Prerequisites: MAT 225.

Description: A survey of 20th-century theories of the atom, the nucleus, relativity, quantum properties of waves and particles, wave mechanics, spectra of hydrogen and other atoms, x-rays, the uncertainty principle, radioactive decay, conservation laws in radioactivity, transmutations. Stress is placed on basic principles rather than on applications. (5 lecture hours) SUNY GEN ED-GLAB; NCC GEN ED-LSC. Offered: Spring

Credit Hours: 3
Department: Math/Computer Science/Info Tec

PHY 295 - Independent Study-Physics

Description: SUNY GEN ED-n/a; NCC GEN ED-ASC, LSCI. Formerly PHY 699. Students who have completed PHY 699 will not receive credit for PHY 295.

Credit Hours: 3
Department: Math/Computer Science/Info Tec