PHYS-133: Principles of Physics

Catalog Info

Title when registering
Principles of Physics
Credit Hours
4.00
Contact Hours Per Week
5 (for 15-week classes)
Pre-requisites
One year of high school algebra with a grade of C or better OR a satisfactory score on the Math placement exam OR eligible for gateway MATH courses at HFC.
Course Description

Explores physical principles of motion, energy, fluids, electro-magnetism, waves, light, radiation, and the atom. Course is designed to meet the need for a one semester course in physics in many program areas including Allied Health, Teacher Education, Business, and Social Science. Three hours of lecture and two hours of laboratory per week.

MTA Categories
  • Category 6: Natural Sciences (Lecture and Lab)
General Education Categories
  • Natural Sciences
Office Contact
School of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM): 313-845-9632, steminfo@hfcc.edu, Health Careers Education Ctr, Room: G-122 and J-115
Requirements are subject to change. The information represented here is effective starting Fall 2022 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.