This course is designed for students without prior exposure to physics. Students will learn about the major themes of physics: mechanics, electricity, thermodynamics, and waves and sound. Emphasis will be on conceptual understanding of fundamental laws of physics, rather than algebraic manipulation of formulas. Students should be able to manipulate simple algebraic expressions. Prerequisites: College Mathematics (MATH 1000) or Algebra (MATH 1040) or equivalent.

Astronomy is perhaps the most observational of all the physical sciences. Astronomers rarely have the opportunity to directly manipulate the objects they study as they lie so far away from us. This course will introduce students to the universe and the principles used to understand the stars and planets. Course topics include: the history of astronomy, methods of observational astronomy, celestial geometry, age and origin of the Solar System, descriptions of the planets, and discussions of the possibility of life on other planets. Students will use and collect data to study the concepts and design their own final experiment. This course was previously SMT-271434 Introductory Astronomy. Prerequisites: Algebra (MATH 1040) or equivalent.

Physics I with Lab is the first course of the two-term sequence in algebra-based physics. This course serves as an introduction to the basic principles of physics, primarily in the domain of mechanics, the study of the motion of objects. Themes to be explored will include: linear, two-dimensional, and rotational kinematics (motion); linear, two-dimensional, and rotational dynamics (force); models of energy and momentum; gravity; simple harmonic motion; waves and sound; fluids. Students will be performing hands-on experiments in course content areas. This course uses a mandatory hands-on lab kit to provide students an authentic laboratory experience. The kit (in addition to the textbook) will add an additional cost to the Course Materials. See the Learning Contract/Syllabus for specific details. This is an algebra-based physics course. Students taking this course should be comfortable solving algebraic equations. Students who need to strengthen their background in algebra should take Algebra (MATH 1040) before taking this course. This course contains elements which rely on vision and motor skills to complete. If you have a visual or motor impairment and are considering registering for this course, it is recommended that you reach out to Accessibility Resources and Services (Disability.Services@sunyempire.edu) in advance of registration to determine if this course is appropriate and what alternatives may be available.

Physics II with Lab is the second course of the two-term sequence in general algebra-based physics. This course serves as an introduction to the basic principles of physics, primarily in the domain of electromagnetism, the study of electrical and magnetic systems and phenomena. Additional topics in thermal physics and quantum physics will be explored. Themes to be explored will include: heat and temperature; phases and phase changes; laws of thermodynamics; electric charges, forces, and fields; electric potential; electric current and direct-current circuits; magnetism; electromagnetic waves; geometric optics; physical optics; quantum mechanics; atomic and nuclear physics. Students will be performing hands-on experiments in course content areas. This course uses a mandatory hands-on lab kit to provide students an authentic laboratory experience. The kit (in addition to the textbook) will add an additional cost to the Course Materials. See the Learning Contract/Syllabus for specific details. This is an algebra-based physics course. Students taking this course should be comfortable solving algebraic equations. Students who need to strengthen their background in algebra should take Algebra (MATH 1040) before taking this course. This course contains elements which rely on vision and motor skills to complete. If you have a visual or motor impairment and are considering registering for this course, it is recommended that you reach out to Accessibility Resources and Services (Disability.Services@sunyempire.edu) in advance of registration to determine if this course is appropriate and what alternatives may be available. Prerequisites: Physics I with Lab (PHYS 1200) or equivalent.

Physics I is the first course of a two-term sequence in general Physics for science concentrations. This three-credit course covers the lecture and not the laboratory component of the sequence, which is offered as a separate course. Students will explore mechanics, using an algebra-based framework, to study the motion of objects. Topics covered will include linear, two-dimensional, and rotational kinematics (motion); linear, two-dimensional, and rotational dynamics (force); models of energy and momentum; gravity; simple harmonic motion; waves and sound; fluids. Students will be performing hands-on experiments in course content areas. This is an algebra-based physics course. Students taking this course should be comfortable solving algebraic equations. Students who need to strengthen their background in algebra should take Algebra (MATH 1040) before taking this course.

This is a one-credit laboratory course that supports the Physics I course. Students will learn basic knowledge of the general principles of Physics through laboratory exercises. Students will practice laboratory techniques using laboratory equipment. This course uses a mandatory hands-on lab kit to provide students an authentic laboratory experience. The kit (in addition to the textbook) will add an additional cost to the Course Materials. See the Learning Contract/Syllabus for specific details. This is an algebra-based physics course. Students taking this course should be comfortable solving algebraic equations. Students who need to strengthen their background in algebra should take Algebra (MATH 1040) before taking this course. This course contains elements which rely on vision and motor skills to complete. If you have a visual or motor impairment and are considering registering for this course, it is recommended that you reach out to Accessibility Resources and Services (Disability.Services@sunyempire.edu) in advance of registration to determine if this course is appropriate and what alternatives may be available. Corequisites: Physics I (PHYS 1210) or equivalent.

Physics II is the second course of a two-term sequence in general Physics for science concentrations. This three-credit course covers the lecture and not the laboratory component of the sequence, which is offered as a separate course. Students will explore electromagnetism, thermal physics, and quantum physics using an algebra-based framework. Topics covered will include heat and temperature; phases and phase changes; laws of thermodynamics; electric charges, forces, and fields; electric potential; electric current and direct-current circuits; magnetism; electromagnetic waves; geometric optics; physical optics; quantum physics; atomic and nuclear physics. This is an algebra-based physics course. Students taking this course should be comfortable solving algebraic equations. Students who need to strengthen their background in algebra should take Algebra (MATH 1040) before taking this course. Prerequisites: Physics I (PHYS 1210) or equivalent.

This is a one-credit laboratory course that supports the Physics II course. Students will learn basic knowledge of the general principles of Physics through laboratory exercises. Students will practice laboratory techniques using laboratory equipment. This course uses a mandatory hands-on lab kit to provide students an authentic laboratory experience. The kit (in addition to the textbook) will add an additional cost to the Course Materials. See the Learning Contract/Syllabus for specific details. This is an algebra-based physics course. Students taking this course should be comfortable solving algebraic equations. Students who need to strengthen their background in algebra should take Algebra (MATH 1040) before taking this course. This course contains elements which rely on vision and motor skills to complete. If you have a visual or motor impairment and are considering registering for this course, it is recommended that you reach out to Accessibility Resources and Services (Disability.Services@sunyempire.edu) in advance of registration to determine if this course is appropriate and what alternatives may be available. Prerequisites: Physics I (PHYS 1210) and Physics II (PHYS 1212) or equivalents. Corequisites: Physics II (PHYS 1212) or equivalent.

This is the first course in the introductory, calculus-based physics sequence designed for students in physics and other related physical science concentrations. It provides a comprehensive foundation in classical mechanics, the branch of physics that explains how objects move and the forces that govern their motion. Topics include measurement and vectors, kinematics in one, two, and three dimensions, Newton’s laws of motion, work and energy, momentum and collisions, rotational motion, equilibrium and elasticity, fluid mechanics, gravitation, and oscillatory motion. Emphasis is placed on developing strong analytical and quantitative reasoning skills through problem solving and the application of calculus to physical systems. Students learn to interpret and model physical phenomena using mathematical relationships and logical reasoning, preparing them for further study in physics. Prerequisites: Calculus I (MATH 2140). Corequisites: Calculus II (MATH 2141).

This course is the second in the calculus-based introductory physics sequence designed for students in physics and other related physical science concentrations. It provides a comprehensive foundation in electricity and magnetism, the branch of physics that explains how electric charges and magnetic forces work and how they affect the world around us. Topics include electric charge and electric fields, Gauss’s law, electric potential, capacitance, current and resistance, direct-current circuits, magnetic fields and their sources, electromagnetic induction, inductance, alternating-current circuits, and electromagnetic waves. Emphasis is placed on developing strong analytical and quantitative reasoning skills through modeling, problem solving, and the application of calculus to physical systems. Students learn to interpret and predict electric and magnetic interactions using mathematical tools and physical principles, preparing them for more advanced study in physics. Prerequisites: Calculus II (MATH 2141).

Students have the opportunity to develop individualized studies with their mentor in Physics (PHYS). Registration for this class must be approved by the student’s mentor.

Students have the opportunity to develop individualized studies with their mentor in Physics (PHYS). Registration for this class must be approved by the student’s mentor.

Students have the opportunity to develop individualized studies with their mentor in Physics (PHYS). Registration for this class must be approved by the student’s mentor.

Students have the opportunity to develop individualized studies with their mentor in Physics (PHYS). Registration for this class must be approved by the student’s mentor.