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PHY 127

Classical Physics C

3 credits · SNW · D or higher for SBC

Second or third of a three-part sequence for physical-sciences or engineering majors. It focuses on electromagnetism using the concepts of vector fields and scalar potentials, and on DC and AC electric circuits. Calculus is used concurrently with its development in MAT 126. Three lecture hours and one recitation hour per week. Associated Labs (PHY 133 or PHY 134) are offered separately. Not for credit in addition to PHY 122, PHY 132, or PHY 142. This course has been designated as a High Demand/Controlled Access (HD/CA) course. Students registering for HD/CA courses for the first time will have priority to do so.

Prerequisites

All of

One of

PHY 125Classical Physics AC or higher

PHY 131Classical Physics IC or higher

PHY 141Classical Physics I: HonorsC or higher

One of

MAT 126Calculus Bmay be taken together

MAT 132Calculus IImay be taken together

MAT 142may be taken together

MAT 171may be taken together

AMS 161Applied Calculus IImay be taken together

level 7 or higher on math placement exam

Catalog text

Prerequisite: C or higher: PHY 125 or 131 or 141 Pre- or Corequisite: MAT 126, 132, 142, 171 or AMS 161 or level 7 or higher on math placement exam

Sections

Spring 2027

Section	Days	Time	Room	Instructor
LEC 01	TuTh	8:00AM–9:20AM	HUMANITIES 1003 WESTCAMPUS	Staff
REC R01	Mo	8:25AM–9:20AM	SOCBEHAV SCI S328 WESTCAMPUS	Staff
REC R02	We	8:25AM–9:20AM	HUMANITIES 1023 WESTCAMPUS	Staff
REC R03	Fr	8:25AM–9:20AM	HUMANITIES 1023 WESTCAMPUS	Staff

Not for credit with

PHY 122Physics for the Life Sciences II
PHY 132Classical Physics II
PHY 142Classical Physics II: Honors

Leads to

AMS 332Computational Modeling of Physiological Systems
ATM 345Atmospheric Thermodynamics and Dynamics
BIO 332Computational Modeling of Physiological Systems
BIO 335Neurobiology Laboratory
BIO 347Introduction to Neural Computation
BME 271Introduction to Electric Circuits and Bioelectricity
CHE 302Physical Chemistry II
CHE 361Nuclear Chemistry
CIV 210Land Surveying
EEO 331Semiconductor Devices
ESE 331Semiconductor Devices
ESE 332Quantum Mechanics for Engineers
ESG 198Fundamentals of Engineering Chemistry
ESG 281Engineering Introduction to the Solid State
ESG 312Engineering Laboratory
ESG 420Fluid Flow, Heat & Mass Transport
GEO 310Introduction to Geophysics
MEC 220Practical Electronics for Mechanical Engineers
PHY 134Classical Physics Laboratory II
PHY 251Modern Physics
PHY 277Computation for Physics and Astronomy
PHY 300Waves and Optics
PHY 307Physical and Mathematical Foundations of Quantum Mechanics
PHY 311Connections in Science

Section

Days

Time

Room

Instructor

LEC 01

TuTh

8:00AM–9:20AM

HUMANITIES 1003 WESTCAMPUS

Staff

REC R01

8:25AM–9:20AM

SOCBEHAV SCI S328 WESTCAMPUS

Staff

REC R02

8:25AM–9:20AM

HUMANITIES 1023 WESTCAMPUS

Staff

REC R03

8:25AM–9:20AM

HUMANITIES 1023 WESTCAMPUS

Staff