Sep 19, 2026  
2026-2027 Academic Catalog 
    
2026-2027 Academic Catalog
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PHY 101 - Essentials of Physics


Credits - 4 Lecture - 3 Lab - 1
This course introduces the nature of scientific inquiry, and applies fundamental concepts of physics to scenarios and situations to engage the student in critical thinking about how physics principles can be applied to everyday life situations.
Recommended preparation: MTH 062  or higher
Term(s) Offered: Fall, Spring
Course Designation: Discipline Studies - A transferable course that meets distribution (group) requirements in the Associate of Arts Oregon Transfer (A.A.O.T.) degree and the Associate of Science (A.S.) degree. Note: Courses meeting distribution requirements may always be used as electives in the transfer degrees.  Meets Science general education requirement.  Meets Lab Science requirement.



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