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Survey of Physics (PHYS 1000)
Total Credits:
4
Lecture Credits:
3
Lab Credits:
1
Description:
This course is a broad survey of physics concepts designed for students in education and other programs outside of science and engineering; it does not serve as a prerequisite for other physics coursework. You will apply the fundamental concepts and principles of physics. You will understand the nature of physics as a human endeavor and gain a historical perspective of this field. This course includes a required lab which must be taken on campus.
Prerequisites:
Background in mathematics is recommended, but not required.
MnTC:
Goal 3
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Introduction to Physics (PHYS 1100)
Total Credits:
4
Lecture Credits:
3
Lab Credits:
1
Description:
Introduction to Physics is an introduction to basic principles of physics and how these principles explain everyday phenomena. You will have the opportunity to explore a basic science course before enrolling in advanced science courses. Minneapolis College offers the lecture portion of this course both on campus and online. The lab portion of this course is required and includes two hours of lab per week, which must be taken on campus.
Prerequisites:
Placement into
MATH 1110 or completion of
MATH 0080 or
MATH 0088. It is strongly recommended that students have completed
MATH 0080 or
MATH 0088 with a grade of 'C' or higher.
MnTC:
Goal 3
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College Physics 1 (PHYS 1131)
Total Credits:
5
Lecture Credits:
4
Lab Credits:
1
Description:
This course is the first of a two-semester course sequence and is an algebra- and trigonometry-based course designed to familiarize the student with the physical phenomena underlying both the natural universe and human technology. Subjects include mechanics, heat and thermodynamics, wave phenomena, sound, physical and geometrical optics, electricity, Magnetism, and postclassical physics. Many science-related programs, such as pharmacy, architecture and physical therapy, require a physics course of this type. This course also satisfies the physics requirement for some premed curricula. This course includes two hours of laboratory instruction per week. This course is also appropriate for liberal arts students seeking General Education credits.
Prerequisites:
Two years high school algebra and high school trigonometry OR
MATH 1110 and
MATH 1120 or
MATH 1119 and
MATH 1120 or
MATH 1125.
MnTC:
Goal 3
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College Physics 2 (PHYS 1132)
Total Credits:
5
Lecture Credits:
4
Lab Credits:
1
Description:
This course is the second of a two-semester course sequence and is an algebra- and trigonometry-based course designed to familiarize the student with the physical phenomena underlying both the natural universe and human technology. Subjects include mechanics, heat and thermodynamics, wave phenomena, sound, physical and geometrical optics, electricity, magnetism, and postclassical physics. Many science-related programs, such as pharmacy, architecture and physical therapy, require a physics course of this type. This course also satisfies the physics requirement for some premed curricula. This course must be taken in sequence unless permission of the instructor is obtained. This course includes two hours of laboratory instruction per week. This course is also appropriate for liberal arts students seeking General Education credits.
Prerequisites:
PHYS 1131
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Physics for Science and Engineering 1 (PHYS 1211)
Total Credits:
6
Lecture Credits:
5
Lab Credits:
1
Description:
Topics include mechanics and thermodynamics. This course satisfies the physics requirement for engineering, premed, and chemistry majors. You must register for a lab section which is an integral part of this course. This course is also appropriate for liberal arts students seeking General Education credits.
Prerequisites:
High School Physics; or (
PHYS 1100 with a grade of A); or
PHYS 1131
MnTC:
Goal 3
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Physics for Science and Engineering 2 (PHYS 1221)
Total Credits:
6
Lecture Credits:
5
Lab Credits:
1
Description:
Topics include waves and electricity and magnetism, as well as optics if time permits. This course satisfies the physics requirement for engineering, premed and chemistry majors. You must register for a lab section which is an integral part of this course. This course is also appropriate for liberal arts students seeking General Education credits.
Prerequisites:
PHYS 1211
MnTC:
Goal 3
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