Catalog Info
Title when registering
Engineering Physics I
Credit Hours
5.00
Contact Hours Per Week
7 (for 15-week classes)
Course Description
Designed to meet the requirements of engineering students and physics majors. Emphasizes relating physical principles to mathematical techniques in problem solving. Covers mechanics, wave motion, and thermodynamics. Four hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory activities per week. NOTE: Recommended co-requisite is MATH-183.
Pre-requisites
MATH-180 with a C grade or better
MTA Categories
- Category 6.1: Natural Sciences
- Category 6.2: Natural Sciences with Laboratory Experience
General Education Categories
- Natural Sciences
Credit for Prior College-Level Learning
Other Details
A student may receive credit for PHYS-231 by earning either:
- A score of 4 or higher on AP Physics C: Mechanics Exam
- A score of 5 or higher on the International Baccalaureate-Higher Level (IB-HL) Physics Exam.
Requirements are subject to change.
The information represented here is effective starting Fall 2019 and applies to the current catalog year.
If you were admitted prior to this year, please check your requirements under the
My Progress section of HFC Self Service.