PHS 112   Introductory Physics for Health Sciences 4 credits

This course deals with mechanics, thermodynamics, and wave motion. Concepts are developed mathematically and applied to practical situations with special emphasis on biologically relevant examples. The course includes a lab component.

PHS 113    Introductory Physics for Health Sciences II 4 credits

This course deals with electricity, magnetism, light, optics, and modern physics. Concepts are developed mathematically and applied to practical situations with special emphasis on biologically relevant examples. The course includes a lab component. (Prerequisite: PHS112)

PHS 221   General Physics I 4 credits

This calculus-based course deals with the areas of mechanics, thermodynamics, and wave motion. Physics' concepts related to these topics are This course deals with the areas of mechanics, thermodynamics, and wave motion. Concepts related to these topics are presented, applied to practical situations, and measured and analyzed in the laboratory setting. Students use a variety of laboratory equipment to procure and analyze data, and use selected software to demonstrate concepts and model practical situations.

PHS 222   General Physics II 4 credits

This course deals with the areas of light, optics, electricity, magnetism, and modern physics. Concepts related to these topics are presented, applied to practical situations, and measured and analyzed in the laboratory setting. Students use a variety of laboratory equipment to procure and analyze data, and use selected software to demonstrate concepts and model practical situations. (Prerequisite: PHS 221)

PHS 488   Physics Independent Study 1-4 credits