PHY - Physics

This course surveys the major concepts and principles of physics and emphasizes their role in explaining natural phenomena. Students will learn about mechanics, waves and sound, electricity and magnetism, optics and optical phenomena, and the structure and properties of matter. Upon successful course completion, students will be able to explain scientific models and apply logic and mathematics to solve fundamental physics problems.

This course includes the demonstration of physical principles as well as laboratory experimentation with an emphasis on interpretation of experimental data. Students will learn the proficient handling of equipment and numbers in the scientific laboratory. Upon successful course completion, students will be able to apply mathematics and physics principles to real-world situations and use scientific models and theories to demonstrate their knowledge of the experimental basis of scientific inquiry