Covers topics in algebra-based physics, including electricity, magnetism, light, and optics. Through labs and collaborative group work, students will develop conceptual understanding, problem-solving abilities, and the ability to communicate physics concepts effectively to others. Students should have good mathematical skills including algebra and trigonometry.
All students will participate in in-person lectures, workshops, and hands-on labs for 4 credits. Students taking 5 credits will complete an additional asynchronous seminar on the history of modern physics.
Taking the Physics I, II, III course sequence provides the equivalent of a standard introductory algebra-based physics sequence. Students who have taken or are currently taking calculus have the option to earn calculus-based physics credits.
Anticipated Credit Equivalencies:
5 - Physics III with Lab
Registration
Algebra skills up to and including trigonometry and Physics I & II.
Academic Details
physics, sciences, math, science and math teaching, medicine and allied health fields
$50 required lab use fee
Schedule
Revisions
| Date | Revision |
|---|---|
| 2025-03-10 | Course description has been updated |
| 2024-09-23 | Title Updated, was previously titled College Physics III |