Department of Physical Sciences

0 Credit(s) 2 Equated Credit(s) Hours: 2 hrs.

Topics covered include: measurements mathematical background, vectors, motion in a straight line, motion in a plane, forces, work, energy, power, momentum, impulse and angular motion in a plane.

Developmental Course

Prerequisite(s): MAT 900

4 Credit(s) Hours: 6 hrs.

First term of non-calculus two-semester lecture and laboratory course in classical and modern physics. Includes study of mechanics, heat, hydrostatics and hydrodynamics, harmonic motion and waves. Physical principles are demonstrated and students receive hands-on laboratory experience.

Recommended for students in liberal arts, pre-medical, pre-dental, pre-pharmacy, pre-optometry and allied health.

Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): MAT 1400; or PHY 1100 Skills Support, or Department Permission. Contact Department of Physical Sciences for PHY 1100 Skills Support information.

4 Credit(s) Hours: 6 hrs.

Second term of General Physics. Includes sound, electricity, magnetism and optics. Laboratory sessions included.

Prerequisite(s): PHY 1100 or Department Permission

4 Credit(s) Hours: 6 hrs.

First term of calculus two-semester lecture and laboratory course in classical and modern physics. Includes the study of mechanics, heat, hydrostatics and hydrodynamics, harmonic motion and waves. Physical principles demonstrated and hands-on laboratory experience.

Recommended for science, engineering, pre-medical and allied health students who desire a more comprehensive treatment than given in PHY 1100.

Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): MAT 1500 , or PHY 1300 Skills Support, or Department Permission. Contact Department of Physical Sciences for PHY 1300 Skills Support information.

Required Core: Life and Physical Sciences

Flexible Core: Scientific World (Group E)

4 Credit(s) Hours: 6 hrs.

Second term of PHY 1300. Topics include sound, electricity, magnetism and optics. Laboratory sessions included.

Prerequisite(s): PHY 1300

Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): MAT 1600, or PHY 1400 Skills Support, or Department Permission. Contact Department of Physical Sciences for PHY 1400 Skills Support information.

Required Core: Life and Physical Sciences

Flexible Core: Scientific World (Group E)

3 Credit(s) Hours: 3 hrs.

The origin, ideas and scientific developments of modern physics including a brief description of Classical Physics, the Theory of Special and General Relativity, and Quantum Mechanics.

Prerequisite(s): CUNY English and Math Proficient or Department Permission

1-3 Credit(s) Hours: 2-6 laboratory hrs.

Planning and carrying out a undergraduate research project under supervision of a faculty member including literature readings, laboratory work, conferences with faculty member, and presentation of research results

Prerequisite(s): Department permission

1-3 Credit(s) Hours: 2-6 laboratory hrs.

Planning and carrying out a undergraduate research project under supervision of a faculty member including literature readings, laboratory work, conferences with faculty member, and presentation of research results

Prerequisite(s): Department permission

1-3 Credit(s) Hours: 2-6 laboratory hrs.

Planning and carrying out a undergraduate research project under supervision of a faculty member including literature readings, laboratory work, conferences with faculty member, and presentation of research results

Prerequisite(s): Department permission

1-3 Credit(s) Hours: 2-6 laboratory hrs.

Planning and carrying out a undergraduate research project under supervision of a faculty member including literature readings, laboratory work, conferences with faculty member, and presentation of research results

Prerequisite(s): Department permission