Credit Course Schedules

Physics - Fall 2024

Term Definitions

In Person
Classes meet in person on campus; specific days/times/location
Online - Asynchronous
Classes meet fully online; no specific days/times/locations
Online - Synchronous (Zoom)
Classes meet via Zoom or other resource; specific days/times
Hybrid - Online Asynchronous & Online Synchronous (Zoom)
A portion of the classes meet synchronous via Zoom or other resource and a portion is asynchronous online; there will be some specific days/times
Hybrid - Online & In-person
A portion of the classes meet in person on campus and a portion is asynchronous or synchronous online; there will be some specific days/times/locations
Hybrid - Online Asynchronous & In Person
Classes meet in both asynchronous online and in-person modes; specific meeting times and locations for in-person portions of classes are listed with each course
Hybrid - Online Synchronous (Zoom) & In Person
Classes meet in both synchronous online (Zoom) and in-person modes; specific meeting times and locations are listed with each course
Hyflex
Combines online and face-to-face instruction. Students may participate in different ways: online - synchronous, online - asynchronous, face-to-face, or as a flexible learner (student has a degree of choice as to how they participate each week).
Flex
Flex courses may provide students with the opportunity to meet in-person on campus, on the synchronous days and times already scheduled, if conditions allow.
Imputed credits
Imputed credits are developmental courses for students who need to prepare themselves for college-level work. They count toward financial aid requirements but do not count toward earned college credits or GPA.
Interactive TV
Classes are taught live from one campus location and broadcast to one or more additional campus locations. Cameras and microphones at all sites allow faculty and learners to see and talk with each other.
Foundational Physics — 4148
PHY 1500 – 4 credits
Sean R. Nowling

Students will use various experiments to learn the fundamental phenomena, principles, and laws of physics. Topics will include: motion, Newton's laws, torque, and the principles of work and energy. Students will look at physics both conceptually, where verbal reasoning will be emphasized, as well as quantitatively, where students will utilize algebra to model the physical world. No previous knowledge of physics is assumed. Prerequisite (or corequisite) ENG 1510, Eligibility: MAT 1590 or higher or Prerequisite: MAT 1500. J fall. Institutional Course Syllabus

— Jamestown Campus
Sheldon Center 135
Aug 26 – Dec 20 Tue, Thu 1:30 pm – 2:45 pm
Foundational Physics - Lab — 4149
PHY 1500 – 0 credits
Sean R. Nowling

Students will use various experiments to learn the fundamental phenomena, principles, and laws of physics. Topics will include: motion, Newton's laws, torque, and the principles of work and energy. Students will look at physics both conceptually, where verbal reasoning will be emphasized, as well as quantitatively, where students will utilize algebra to model the physical world. No previous knowledge of physics is assumed. Prerequisite (or corequisite) ENG 1510, Eligibility: MAT 1590 or higher or Prerequisite: MAT 1500. J fall. Institutional Course Syllabus

— Jamestown Campus
Fees: $20
Sheldon Center 135
Aug 26 – Dec 20 Tue, Thu 3:00 pm – 4:15 pm
General Physics I — 4152
PHY 1610 – 4 credits
Sean R. Nowling

Students will use computer-based sensors and probes to learn the fundamental phenomena, principles, and laws of physics. They will investigate Newtonian mechanics, rotational motion, simple harmonic oscillators and wave motion. Students will become aware of physics in everything they do and see. A tutorial session is available and strongly recommended. Prerequisite: ENG 1510, MAT 1590, high school physics or PHY 1500. J fall; C occasionally. Institutional Course Syllabus

— Jamestown Campus
Sheldon Center 133
Aug 26 – Dec 20 Tue, Thu 9:30 am – 10:45 am
General Physics I - Lab — 4153
PHY 1610 – 0 credits
Sean R. Nowling

Students will use computer-based sensors and probes to learn the fundamental phenomena, principles, and laws of physics. They will investigate Newtonian mechanics, rotational motion, simple harmonic oscillators and wave motion. Students will become aware of physics in everything they do and see. A tutorial session is available and strongly recommended. Prerequisite: ENG 1510, MAT 1590, high school physics or PHY 1500. J fall; C occasionally. Institutional Course Syllabus

— Jamestown Campus
Fees: $20
Sheldon Center 133
Aug 26 – Dec 20 Tue, Thu 11:00 am – 12:15 pm
Thermodynamics — 4154
PHY 2510 – 4 credits
Sean R. Nowling

Students will continue investigations into mechanics with extensive study in thermodynamic systems. Students will analyze and solve problems involving fluid dynamics, energy conservation, and thermodynamic processes. Prerequisite: MAT 1720, PHY 1710. J occasionally. Institutional Course Syllabus

— Jamestown Campus
Sheldon Center 133
Aug 26 – Dec 20 Mon, Wed, Fri 9:30 am – 10:20 am
Thermodynamics - Lab — 4155
PHY 2510 – 0 credits
Sean R. Nowling

Students will continue investigations into mechanics with extensive study in thermodynamic systems. Students will analyze and solve problems involving fluid dynamics, energy conservation, and thermodynamic processes. Prerequisite: MAT 1720, PHY 1710. J occasionally. Institutional Course Syllabus

— Jamestown Campus
Fees: $20
Sheldon Center 133
Aug 26 – Dec 20 Mon, Wed, Fri 10:30 am – 11:20 am