University Physics I - PHY 241 at Northern Virginia Community College


         
 
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PHY 241 - University Physics I
Covers classical mechanics and thermodynamics. Includes kinematics, Newton's laws of motion, work, energy, momentum, rotational kinematics, dynamics and static equilibrium, elasticity, gravitation, fluids, simple harmonic motion, calorimetry, ideal gas law, and the laws of thermodynamics. Part I of II. This is a UCGS transfer course.
Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.
Prerequisites: MTH 263 with a grade of C or better.
4 credits

Schedule at Northern Virginia Community College

Spring 2025 ➜

Class # Section Credits Day Time Start Location Mode
26908 PHY 241-001L 4
 M     
12:45 p.m.-3:40 p.m.
 2025-01-21 Reston Center P
Register for PHY241-0A1L lab at Reston Center. Lecture Class meets at Reston Center, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule.
OER-no cost textbooks
25643 PHY 241-001M 4
  Tu Th  
9:35 a.m.-10:55 a.m.
 2025-01-21 Manassas P
Classes meet on-campus, on the days, times, and location listed on the class schedule.
25967 PHY 241-001N 4
 M     
8:00 a.m.-10:55 a.m.
 2025-01-21 Annandale P
Required lab: PHY 241-0A1N. Students registering for this lecture will automatically enroll in the required lab. Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule.
45627 PHY 241-002A 4
 M W   
1:00 p.m.-2:30 p.m.
 2025-01-21 Alexandria P
Required lab: PHY 241-0A2A.
Fifteen Week
26909 PHY 241-002L 4
  Tu    
9:00 a.m.-11:55 a.m.
 2025-01-21 Reston Center P
Register for PHY241-0A2L lab at Reston Center. Lecture Class meets at Reston Center, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule.
OER-no cost textbooks
25969 PHY 241-002N 4
 M     
3:00 p.m.-5:55 p.m.
 2025-01-21 Annandale P
Required lab: PHY 241-0A2N. Students registering for this lecture will automatically enroll in the required lab. Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule.
28708 PHY 241-003L 4
    Th  
7:00 p.m.-9:55 p.m.
 2025-01-21 Virtual and NOL - Real Time CV
Register for PHY241-0A3L lab at Reston Center. Lecture Class meets in real-time via Zoom on the day(s) and time listed on the class schedule. Reliable internet access and a Zoom-capable device are required.
OER-no cost textbooks
26633 PHY 241-01YW 4
  Tu    
9:35 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
 2025-01-21 Woodbridge P
50% of class time meets in person, on campus; students are expected to attend class in person on the days and times listed on the schedule. 50% of class work is completed online, independently, via CANVAS. Reliable internet access and a computer are required.
Fifteen Week
Hybrid Course
25645 PHY 241-02YM 4
     F 
9:35 a.m.-10:55 a.m.
 2025-01-21 Manassas P
50% or more of the time you will meet your class in person on campus; you are expected to attend class in person on the days and times listed on your schedule. For the rest of the time, instruction is done online, independently, on your own time (following the course syllabus and due dates), via CANVAS. Reliable internet access and a computer are required.
Hybrid Course
25647 PHY 241-040M 4
  Tu    
6:00 p.m.-9:30 p.m.
 2025-02-04 Manassas P
Classes meet on-campus, on the days, times, and location listed on the class schedule.
25973 PHY 241-041N 4
  Tu    
6:00 p.m.-9:30 p.m.
 2025-02-04 Virtual and NOL - Real Time CV
Required lab: PHY 241-0C1N. Students registering for this lecture will automatically enroll in the required lab. Class meets in real-time via Zoom on the day(s) and time listed on the class schedule. Reliable internet access and a Zoom-capable device are required. Lab 0C1N meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule.
Thirteen Week
26911 PHY 241-0A1L 0
   W   
12:45 p.m.-3:40 p.m.
 2025-01-21 Reston Center P
Lab for PHY241-001L lecture at Reston Center. Lab class meets at Reston Center, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule.
OER-no cost textbooks
25644 PHY 241-0A1M 0
  Tu    
12:45 p.m.-3:40 p.m.
 2025-01-21 Manassas P
Classes meet on-campus, on the days, times, and location listed on the class schedule.
25968 PHY 241-0A1N 0
   W   
8:00 a.m.-10:55 a.m.
 2025-01-21 Annandale P
Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule.
45626 PHY 241-0A2A 0
 M W   
2:45 p.m.-4:15 p.m.
 2025-01-21 Alexandria P
Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule.
Fifteen Week
26912 PHY 241-0A2L 0
    Th  
9:00 a.m.-11:55 a.m.
 2025-01-21 Reston Center P
Lab for PHY241-002L lecture at Reston Center. Lab class meets at Reston Center , on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule.
OER-no cost textbooks
25646 PHY 241-0A2M 0
     F 
11:10 a.m.-2:05 p.m.
 2025-01-21 Manassas P
Classes meet on-campus, on the days, times, and location listed on the class schedule.
25970 PHY 241-0A2N 0
   W   
3:00 p.m.-5:55 p.m.
 2025-01-21 Annandale P
Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule.
28709 PHY 241-0A3L 0
  Tu    
7:00 p.m.-9:55 p.m.
 2025-01-21 Reston Center P
Lab for PHY241-003L lecture at Reston Center. Lab class meets at Reston Center, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule.
OER-no cost textbooks
25648 PHY 241-0A4M 0
    Th  
6:00 p.m.-9:30 p.m.
 2025-02-04 Manassas P
Classes meet on-campus, on the days, times, and location listed on the class schedule.
25974 PHY 241-0C1N 0
    Th  
6:00 p.m.-9:30 p.m.
 2025-02-04 Annandale P
Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule.
Thirteen Week
26635 PHY 241-40YW 4
 M     
9:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
 2025-02-04 Woodbridge P
Thirteen Week
50% of class time meets in person, on campus; students are expected to attend class in person on the days and times listed on the schedule. 50% of class work is completed online, independently, via CANVAS. Reliable internet access and a computer are required.
Hybrid Course
26634 PHY 241-A1YW 0
    Th  
9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
 2025-01-21 Woodbridge P
26636 PHY 241-A40W 0
   W   
9:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m.
 2025-02-04 Woodbridge P
Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule.
48620 PHY 241-E50N 4
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2025-02-04 Virtual and NOL WW
2nd twelve-week online course offered by NOVA Online. Except for the campus-based lab session(s), this NOVA Online course is 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service and has no scheduled meeting times. Due dates can be found in the syllabus. Must register for lab section PHY 241 ET1N. Required on-campus labs at the Annandale Campus, TBA. Starts February 4.
25267 PHY 241-E60M 4
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2025-02-18 Virtual and NOL WW
3rd twelve-week online course offered by NOVA Online. Except for the campus-based lab session(s), this NOVA Online course is 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service and has no scheduled meeting times. Due dates can be found in the syllabus. Must register for lab section PHY 241 EU1M. Required on-campus labs at the Manassas Campus , will meet in MC 225, Saturdays February 22, March 8, April 5 and May 3. Starts February 18.
48621 PHY 241-ET1N 0
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2025-02-04 Annandale HY
Lab for PHY 241 E50N. Required on-campus labs at the Annandale Campus, TBA . Starts February 4.
25268 PHY 241-EU1M 0
      Sa
9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
 2025-02-18 Manassas HY
Lab for PHY 241 E60M. Required on-campus labs at the Manassas Campus, PHY241 EU1M labs will meet in MC 225, Saturdays February 22, March 8, April 5 and May 3. Starts February 18.
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