Physics at GCCGCC offers two levels of Physics, a Calculus based Physics (PHY 111 & 112) and an Algebra based physics (PHY 101 & 102). Both Physics programs require the use of scientific calculators and the use of the software program Mathematica. The 101/111 Physics courses are offered fall semester only, they cover classical mechanical physics dealing with Kinematics, Acceleration, Newton's laws, Centripetal motion, Energy, Momentum & Collisions, Rotation, States of Matter, Elasticity, Waves and Sound, Properties of matter, Thermal energy, & Thermodynamics. These courses are very lab based and focus on the solution of practical problems. They combine lecture, Q &A sessions, problem solving, and hands on labs. During the spring semester we offer courses in Electricity and Magnetism (102/112) which follow the same format as the fall courses but cover material dealing with Charges, Electric and Magnetic fields, Circuit components and analysis, Wave motion, and Electromagnetic waves. We use a circuit analysis program (Spice) and specialized Mathematica packages. Our modern classrooms and Labs feature Computerized Engineering Workstations with the usual scientific analysis programs like Excel for spreadsheets, Mathematica for analysis and 3D graphing, Vectorworks for CAD, and Spice for circuit analysis. Classes are usually small with as much individual attention as possible. For more information: Or contact: Ted Johnson Lisa McLoughlin Related links |