PHY 121 Details

3 Credit Hours

Course Description:

Prerequisite: MAT 115 (with a “C- “or better) or MAT 143 or MAT 151 or ACT Math Score = 22 or SAT Math Score = 550 or successful completion of pre-calculus by-pass exam. Second Century Core: Natural Science Lecture Core Area: Natural Science - Physics An introductory non calculus course in Physics designed for students majoring in disciplines other than math and the physical sciences. The course covers 1- and 2- dimensional motion, vectors, forces, momentum, energy, thermodynamics, and waves.

Discipline: Mathematics and Physics


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Sections Offered in Fall 2026:

PHY 121 01: Elements of Physics I Hinkel, Austin P. mail     Open: -2 / Reg: 32 / Max: 30
Discipline: Mathematics and Physics
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Instructional Method Building / Room Days Meeting Dates Meeting Times
Lecture S / 212 -M-W-F- 08/17/2026 - 12/10/2026 10:10 AM - 11:00 AM
PHY 121L 01: Elements of Physics I Laboratory Thapa, Dinesh mail     Open: 4 / Reg: 11 / Max: 15
Discipline: Mathematics and Physics
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Instructional Method Building / Room Days Meeting Dates Meeting Times
Laboratory S / 212 ----R-- 08/17/2026 - 12/10/2026 8:30 AM - 11:30 AM
PHY 121L 02: Elements of Physics I Laboratory Thapa, Dinesh mail     Open: -4 / Reg: 19 / Max: 15
Discipline: Mathematics and Physics
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Instructional Method Building / Room Days Meeting Dates Meeting Times
Laboratory S / 212 ----R-- 08/17/2026 - 12/10/2026 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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