Taking University Physics in college without ever taking a single Physics course in my life time.

allyphoe
Tue, 15 May 2018 02:43:38 +0000

Remedial physics would be algebra-based and aimed at students not intending to major in the sciences. OP is taking calculus-based physics, which is unlikely to be the lowest level offered.

AZ community colleges offer these 100-level physics courses as the first in a sequence:

Introduction to Physics (PHY101) 4 Credits
A survey of physics emphasizing applications of physics to modern life. Note: Students may receive credit for only one of the following: PHY101 or PHY101AA. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT090, or MAT091, or MAT092, or equivalent, or satisfactory score on Math placement exam

General Physics I (PHY111) 4 Credits
Includes motion, energy, and properties of matter. Note: PHY111 is recommended for preprofessional and suggested for certain other majors. Students may receive credit for only one of the following: PHY111 or PHY111AA. Prerequisites: MAT182 or MAT187 or MAT220 or MAT221 or eligibility for MAT220 as indicated by appropriate placement test score or one year high school Trigonometry with a grade of “C” or better or permission of Department or Division.

University Physics I (PHY115) 5 Credits
General physics course using calculus to develop the principles of mechanics and thermodynamics. Recommended for majors in the sciences and mathematics. Required for Engineering majors. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT220 or MAT221 or permission of Department or Division. Corequisites: MAT230 or MAT231. One year High School physics or PHY111 and PHY112 is strongly recommended.

University Physics I: Mechanics (PHY121) 4 Credits
Kinematics, Newton’s laws, work, energy, momentum, conservation laws, dynamics of particles, solids, fluids, mechanical waves, and sound. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT220 or MAT221 or permission of Department or Division. One year of High School physics or PHY111 and PHY112 suggested but not required.