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Spring 2025
Dec 10,2024
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PH 103 - Fundamentals of Physics
This 'Fundamentals of Physics' courses provide an introduction to a broad range of fundamental physics concepts. PH 103 is recommended for anyone seeking a good basic level of physics literacy. The sequence is designed for non-science majors, but also serves prospective science majors who want to gain a better conceptual grounding before taking General Physics. Emphasis is on everyday phenomena and conceptual understanding. PH 103 focuses on the science of light and color and many aspects of modern physics, including atomic physics, quantum mechanics, nuclear physics, special and general relativity, and astrophysics. The class includes labs, demonstrations, discussion, and individual and group activities. PH 101, 102, and 103 can be taken in any order.
4.000 Credit hours
20.000 TO 24.000 Lecture hours
40.000 TO 48.000 Other hours

Syllabus Available
Levels: Credit
Schedule Types: Lecture plus Lec/Lab

Science Division
Science Department

Course Attributes:
Tuition, AAOT Laboratory Science

Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels:     
      Skills Development
      Credit
May not be enrolled in one of the following Colleges:     
      College Now

Prerequisites:
MTH052 or above or Test

General Requirements:
Course or Test: MTH 060 to 098
May not be taken concurrently.  )
or
Course or Test: MTH 060D
May not be taken concurrently.  )
or
Course or Test: MTH 065D
May not be taken concurrently.  )
or
Course or Test: MTH 095E
May not be taken concurrently.  )
or
Course or Test: MTH 105 to 265
May not be taken concurrently.  )
or
Course or Test: MTH 105Z to 112Z
May not be taken concurrently.  )
or
Course or Test: STAT 243Z
May not be taken concurrently.  )
or
Course or Test: CG 123
May be taken concurrently.
and
4AMP 21.00 to 100.00
May be taken concurrently.  )
or
5SMT 3.00 to 4.00
May be taken concurrently.  )
or
Course or Test: TEST 5M11 to 5M12
May be taken concurrently.  )
or
Course or Test: TEST 5M21 to 5M98
May be taken concurrently.  )
or
Course or Test: TEST 3AM27 to 3AM67
May be taken concurrently.  )
or
Course or Test: TEST 3GD50 to 3GD65
May be taken concurrently.  )
or
Course or Test: TEST 6GD50 to 6GD65
May be taken concurrently.  )
or
Course or Test: TEST 6SMA
May be taken concurrently.  )
or
Course or Test: TEST 6AM22
May be taken concurrently.  )
or
Course or Test: TEST 6SMT3 to 6SMT4
May be taken concurrently.  )
or
Course or Test: TEST 6APB3 to 6APB4
May be taken concurrently.  )
or
Course or Test: TEST 6APA3 to 6APA4
May be taken concurrently.  )
or
Course or Test: TEST 6LC3 to 6LC4
May be taken concurrently.  )
or
Course or Test: TEST 6LC2
May be taken concurrently.  )
or
Course or Test: TEST 6FMH4
May be taken concurrently.  )
or
Course or Test: TEST 6APS3 to 6APS4
May be taken concurrently.  )
or
Course or Test: TEST 6MTH4
May be taken concurrently.  )
or
Course or Test: TEST 6MTS4
May be taken concurrently.  )
or
Course or Test: TEST 6MSS4
May be taken concurrently.  )
or
Course or Test: TEST 6LC1
May be taken concurrently.  )
or
Course or Test: TEST 6APP4 to 6APP5
May be taken concurrently. )


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