UAS Courses & Subjects
This list can be used to select your UAS electives. This page provides information about individual courses. To learn more about specific University Arts & Sciences programs -- admission requirements, program requirements and course requirements -- please visit General University Studies.
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Course Descriptions
Physics 102 - Basic Physics I is an algebra-based survey of mechanics. Course material includes basic concepts of vectors, particle kinematics and dynamics, energy, momentum, circular and rotational motion, thermal properties of matter, vibrations and sound, and fluids.
Prerequisites: Pre-calculus 12, Principles of MATH 12, MATH 051, or MATH 060 and PHYS 11 or equivalent with a grade of "C" or better, or written permission of the Instructor and School Chair.A non-calculus survey of optics, electricity, magnetism, and modern physics. This course includes the topics of light, geometrical and physical optics, electrostatics, circuits, electro-magnetism, atomic and nuclear physics.
Prerequisites: PHYS 102 with a grade of "C" or better or written permisssion of the Instructor and School Chair.Physics 104: Fundamental Physics I is a calculus based overview of the fundamentals of classical mechanics. This course is suitable for those interested in further study in the physical sciences and in engineering. Classical mechanics describes the physical phenomena occurring in the real world around us. We study linear and rotational motion of objects, and then consider how forces cause motion, using Newton’s laws. We next use conservation of energy and conservation of momentum to describe the motion of objects. Finally we investigate heat transfer and simple harmonic motion. These topics form a basis for future physical science and engineering courses.
Prerequisites: PHYS 12 or PHYS 62/63 with a minimum grade of “C”. Corequisites: MATH 100.A calculus-based survey of waves, sound, optics, electricity and magnetism. This course is designed for students interested in further study in Physical Science and Engineering.
Prerequisites: PHYS 104 and MATH 100 with a grade of "C" or better or written permission of the Instructor and School Chair. Corequisites: MATH 101.Physics 200: Engineering Mechanics – Statics, is an introduction to equilibrium mechanics. It is the study of the forces required to maintain equilibrium of a rigid body. Vectors, free body diagrams, forces, and moments will be introduced to provide the mathematical framework for setting up equations to solve equilibrium problems in three dimensions. Some applications include analysis of beams, trusses, frames, distributed loads, dry friction, and centroids. This course is generally for students enrolled in the engineering transfer program.
Prerequisites: PHYS 105, MATH 101 or its equivalent with a grade of C or higher, or admission to the Engineering certificate program.