PHY 102 - Physics by Inquiry II

A basic “hands-on” inquiry course. Students make observations in the laboratory which provide a basis for constructing physical concepts and developing the reasoning skills necessary to apply them to simple phenomena. Each semester, two or three topics will be chosen from the following list: properties of matter, observational astronomy, heat and temperature, light and optics (including color), electricity and magnetism and kinematics. (NOTE: PHY 101 is NOT a prerequisite for PHY 102. Different topics will be covered.

General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Lab in the Basic or Applied Sciences Requirement.

Prerequisites: Education majors or permission of instructor.

Course Typically Offered: Spring

Credits: 4