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List of Available course

(Descriptions are from the KCTCS catalog)

 

Astronomy Courses

AST 191 — The Solar System

A course emphasizing the nature, origin, and evolution of planets, satellites and other objects in the Solar System. Topics also include historical astronomy, the naked eye phenomena of the sky and modern solar system discoveries made by spacecraft. This course may be taken independently of AST 192.
Hours: 3
Components: Lecture

AST 192 — Stars, Galaxies and the Universe

A course covering the universe outside the Solar System. A principle theme is the origin and evolution of stars, galaxies and the universe at large. Topics also include black holes, quasars and the big bang model of the universe. This course may be taken independently of AST 191.
Hours: 3
Components: Lecture

ASY 195 — Introductory Astronomy Laboratory

Students will perform exercises in both planetary and stellar astronomy, including Kepler's Laws of Planetary Motion and Newton's Laws of Motion. The functions and limitations of different types of telescopes and mounts will be examined. Students will observe the sun, moon, planets, binaries, galaxies, and nebulae.
Hours: 1
Components: Laboratory
Laboratory: 2 hours.
Prereq. or concurrent: AST191 or AST192, MT120 or two years of High School Algebra

Physics Courses

PH 171 — Applied Physics

Selected topics in mechanics, heat, sound, electricity and magnetism, light, and modern physics are covered in this course. The use of these principles in various applications is emphasized.
Hours: 4
Components: Laboratory, Lecture
Lecture: 3 hours;
Laboratory: 2 hours.
Prerequisites: MT 110 or MT 115 or MT 120 or MT 122 or two years of high school algebra or equivalent or consent of instructor.

PH 172 — Physics for Health Sciences

This course will cover basic concepts of motion, forces, momentum, work, energy, power, and waves, as applied in electricity and magnetism, optics, atomic and nuclear physics.
Hours: 2
Components: Laboratory
Laboratory: 4 hours
Prerequisites: MA 108R or 2 years of high school algebra; or consent of instructor.

PHY 151 — Introduction to Physics

A lecture-demonstration course covering the mechanics of solids, liquids, gases, heat, and sound. Credit is not given to students who already have credit for PHY 201, PHY 211, or PHY 231.
Hours: 3
Components: Lecture
Prerequisites: Two years of high school algebra or MT 120.

PHY 152 — Introduction to Physics

A lecture-demonstration course covering electricity, magnetism, optics, and atomic and nuclear physics. Credit is not given to students who already have credit for PHY 203, PHY 213, or PHY 232.
Hours: 3
Components: Lecture
Prerequisites: Two years of high school algebra or MT 120.

PHY 160 — Physics and Astronomy for Elementary Teachers

Course sequence (GLY 160-PHY 160 six credit hours) in physical science for prospective elementary teachers. The sequence addresses basic concepts of earth science, astronomy, and physics appropriate for elementary teachers and is taught with emphasis on inquiry-based, laboratory activities. PHY 160 includes the basics of the motion of objects, astronomy by sight, electrical circuits, magnetism, and the behavior of light.
Hours: 3
Components: Lecture, laboratory
Lecture: 1 hour
Laboratory: 5 hours

PHY 211 — General Physics

A general course covering the mechanics of solids, liquids and gases; heat; and sound.
Hours: 5
Components: Discussion, Laboratory, Lecture
Lecture/Recitation: 4 hours
Laboratory: 2 hours. Credit is not given to students who already have credit for PHY 231 and PHY 241.
Prerequisites: A working knowledge of algebra and basic trigonometry as obtainable, for example, in MT 150 and MT 155, or demonstrated by an ACT math score of at least 25.

PHY 213 — General Physics

Continuation of PHY 211, covering electrostatics, de circuits, magnetism, Maxwell's Equations, electromagnetic radiation, light and some modern physics. Lecture, two hours; recitation, two hours; laboratory, two hours. Credit is not given to students who already have credit for PHY 232 and 242.
Hours: 5
Components: Discussion, Laboratory, Lecture
Lecture/Recitation: 4 hours.
Laboratory: 2 hours.
Prerequisites: PHY 211 or equivalent.
Credit is not given to students who already have credit for PHY 231 and PHY 241.

PHY 231 — General University Physics

First part of a two-semester survey of classical physics. Consequences of the principles of mechanics are developed conceptually, analytically and quantitatively. Lecture, three hours; recitation, one hour. Familiarity with elementary concepts and techniques of calculus (derivatives and integrals) is required.
Hours: 4
Components: Discussion, Lecture
Prereq or concurrent: MA 114.

PHY 232 — General University Physics

A general course covering electricity, magnetism, electromagnetic waves and optics. Lecture, three hours: recitation, one hour. This course is a pre-requisite to a significant number of courses in this and related areas of study. Familiarity with leementary vector calculus is encouraged.
Hours: 4
Components: Discussion, Lecture
Prerequisites: PHY 231

PHY 241 — General University Physics Laboratory

A laboratory course offering experiments in mechanics and heat, framed in a small gorup environment that requires coordination and team work in the development of a well-written lab report.
Hours: 1
Components: Laboratory, 2 hours
Prereq. or concurrent: PHY 231.

PHY 242 — General University Physics Laboratory

A laboratory course offering experiments on electricity, magnetism, and light, framed in a small group environment that requires coordination and team work in the development of a well written lab report.
Hours: 1
Components: Laboratory, 2 hours
Prerequisites: PHY 241; Concurrent: PHY 232