Physics

Courses

PHY-110: Introductory Physics

Credits 4
A survey of the major topics and themes in physics. Topics will include forces, motion, electricity and magnetism, waves, optics, and sound. The lab will reinforce these concepts and show their applications.

PHY-201: General Physics I

Credits 4
Principles of vectors, mechanics, statics, dynamics, work, energy and momentum, rotational kinematics and dynamics; lecture and laboratory.

PHY-202: General Physics II

Credits 4
Principles of oscillatory motion, waves, sound and fluids. Coverage of topics from: the principles of electricity and magnetism, elementary DC and AC circuits, electromagnetic waves, geometric and wave optics, and modern physics; lecture and laboratory.

PHY-295: Introductory Topics in Physics

Credits 1 4
An introductory study of a specific topic in Physics. Intended for freshmen and sophomores, or for students with little or no background in the subject. The student may repeat the course, but not the same topic.

PHY-399: Independent Study

Credits 1 4
An in-depth, self-directed study for Junior- or Senior- level students under the guidance of a sponsoring faculty member on a planned topic that is not covered by an existing Keuka College course.

PHY-495: Advanced Topics in Physics

Credits 1 4
An advanced study of a specific topic in Physics. Intended for juniors and seniors or for students with an appropriate background in the subject. The student may repeat the course, but not the same topic.