{
  "college": "palo-verde-college",
  "edition": "2026-2027",
  "code": "PHY",
  "name": "Physics",
  "sourceUrl": "https://catalog.paloverde.edu/index.php?catoid=2",
  "courses": [
    {
      "code": "PHY 100",
      "subject": "PHY",
      "number": "100",
      "title": "Physics Concepts",
      "units": "3",
      "hours": "54 hours total, 3 hours lecture weekly",
      "prerequisite": "MAT 106 (now STAT C1000) OR MAT 108 OR MAT 110, ENG 100 (now ENGL C1000)",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU",
        "UC"
      ],
      "description": "PHY 100 is an algebra-based physics course. It is intended for students who want to explore the fundamental concepts of physics as applied to everyday phenomena from a limited mathematical perspective emphasizing verbal logic, critical analysis, rational thought, and problem solving skills. Topics include mechanics, thermodynamics, electricity and magnetism, wave phenomena, and modern physics.",
      "notes": [
        "Student Learning Outcomes: Solve motion of objects using the conservation laws. Calculate efficiency of a heat engine. Calculate peak electromagnetic radiation emitted by a blackbody. Calculate the binding energy of a nucleus.",
        "General Education: CalGETC: Transfer General Education Requirements ( 5- Physical and Biological Sciences- 5A: Physical Science )",
        "Course Duration (Weeks): 18"
      ],
      "offered": [
        {
          "term": "spring-2027",
          "name": "Spring 2027",
          "sections": 1,
          "open": 1,
          "url": "/c/palo-verde-college/schedule/spring-2027/phy/#phy-100",
          "subject": "PHY",
          "listedAs": "PHY-100"
        }
      ]
    }
  ]
}