4.00 Credits
In this introductory course, students become familiar with the science of matter interacting with energy in a variety of fields. Students demonstrate their competencies in the scientific method, properties of matter, mechanics, heat, sound, light, electricity and magnetism, radiation, and atomic and nuclear interactions. This course is recommended for students in the paramedical sciences- medical terminology, radiographic technology, sonography, exercise science, applied technology, and other non-science majors requiring a lab science course. Student receiving credit for PHYS 1110 cannot receive credit for PHYS 1050 or PHYS 1310. Prerequisite: Completion of MATH 0980 or MATH 0990 or placement at MATH LEVEL II (or higher) and completion of ENGL 0810 (or placement at a READING LEVEL III (or higher) or at a WRITING LEVEL II (or higher)).