Physics (PHYS)

PHYS 201  - General Physics I  (3 Credits)  
First part of an introductory course sequence. Topics include mechanics, and selections from wave motion, sound, fluids, and heat. No previous background in physics is assumed.
Prerequisites: C or better in MATH 111, MATH 111I, MATH 112, MATH 115, MATH 116, MATH 122, MATH 141, or by placement score into MATH 122, MATH 141, or higher.
Carolina Core: SCI
PHYS 201L  - General Physics Laboratory I  (1 Credit)  
Experiments, exercises, and demonstrations to accompany PHYS 201.
Prerequisite or Corequisite: C or better in PHYS 201.
Carolina Core: SCI
PHYS 202  - General Physics II  (3 Credits)  
Continuation of PHYS 201; includes electromagnetism, and selected topics from optics, relativity, quantum physics, atomic and nuclear physics.
Prerequisites: C or better in PHYS 201.
Carolina Core: SCI
PHYS 202L  - General Physics Laboratory II  (1 Credit)  
Experiments, exercises, and demonstrations to accompany PHYS 202.
Prerequisite or Corequisite: C or better in PHYS 202.
Carolina Core: SCI