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PHY 201 - General College Physics I
Covers classical mechanics and thermodynamics. Includes kinematics, Newton's laws of motion, work, energy, momentum, rotational kinematics, dynamic 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.
Prerequisite: MTH 161 or MTH 167 with a grade of C or better.
4 credits

Schedule at Northern Virginia Community College

Summer 2024 ➜

Class # Section Credits Day Time Start Location Mode
35895 PHY 201-050N 4
 M W   
8:00 a.m.-11:45 a.m.
 2024-05-20 Virtual and NOL - Real Time CV
Lab PHY 201-0C1N meets on campus, in person on Tuesday and Thursday from 8:00AM - 11:30AM.
1st 6 Week
36129 PHY 201-091L 4
 M WTh  
3:30 p.m.-5:45 p.m.
 2024-07-02 Virtual and NOL - Real Time CV
OER-no cost textbooks
Third Six Week
Register for Lab PHY201-0B1L at Loudoun campus. 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. This course offers no-cost textbook materials: Electronic textbooks will be used and regular and reliable Internet is required.
35743 PHY 201-0A1M 0
 M W   
9:00 a.m.-12:45 p.m.
 2024-05-20 Virtual and NOL - Real Time CV
Class meets in real-time via Zoom on the days and times listed on your class schedule. Your instructor will facilitate live online lectures and discussions. Reliable internet access and a Zoom-capable device are required.
36132 PHY 201-0B1L 0
  Tu Th  
6:00 p.m.-8:15 p.m.
 2024-07-02 Reston Center P
OER-low cost textbooks
Third Six Week
This class is located at NOVA's Reston Center.
Lab for lecture class PHY201-091L at Reston Campus. Lab Class meets at Reston, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule. This course offers low-cost textbook materials: Textbooks are typically estimated at $39.00 or less. Electronic media may be used and regular and reliable Internet might be required
35897 PHY 201-0C1N 0
  Tu Th  
8:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
 2024-05-20 Annandale P
Lab for PHY 201-050N.
1st 6 Week
35742 PHY 201-50YM 4
  Tu Th  
9:00 a.m.-10:45 a.m.
 2024-05-20 Virtual and NOL - Real Time CV
50% or more of class time is live streamed via Zoom on the days and times listed on your class schedule. 50% of class work is completed online, independently, on your own time (following the course syllabus and due dates) via CANVAS. All students are expected to attend class virtually on the days and times listed on your schedule. Reliable internet access and a computer are required.
Hybrid Course
35789 PHY 201-E40W 4
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2024-05-20 Virtual and NOL WW
NOVA Online courses are 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service. This class has no scheduled meeting times. Due dates can be found in the syllabus. Requires reliable fast internet access. This is a fast-paced, accelerated 1st 8-week course. Must register for online lab PHY 201 ES1W. Starts May 20.
35791 PHY 201-E50M 4
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2024-05-20 Virtual and NOL WW
NOVA Online courses are 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service. This class has no scheduled meeting times. Due dates can be found in the syllabus. Requires reliable fast internet access. This is a fast-paced, accelerated 1st 6-week course. Must register for online lab PHY 201 ES2M. Starts May 20.
40830 PHY 201-E51A 4
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2024-05-20 Virtual and NOL WW
NOVA Online courses are 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service. This class has no scheduled meeting times. Due dates can be found in the syllabus. Requires reliable fast internet access. This is a fast-paced, accelerated 1st 6-week course. Must register for online lab PHY 201 ES3A. Starts May 20.
41608 PHY 201-E55N 4
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2024-06-17 Virtual and NOL WW
NOVA Online courses are 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service. This class has no scheduled meeting times. Due dates can be found in the syllabus. Requires reliable fast internet access. This is a fast-paced, accelerated 2nd 8-week course. Must register for online lab PHY 201 ES4N. Starts June 17.
35793 PHY 201-E85A 4
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2024-07-02 Virtual and NOL WW
NOVA Online courses are 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service. This class has no scheduled meeting times. Due dates can be found in the syllabus. Requires reliable fast internet access. This is a fast-paced, accelerated 2nd 6-week course. Must register for online lab PHY 201 EV1A. Starts July 2.
40756 PHY 201-E86M 4
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2024-07-02 Virtual and NOL WW
NOVA Online courses are 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service. This class has no scheduled meeting times. Due dates can be found in the syllabus. Requires reliable fast internet access. This is a fast-paced, accelerated 2nd 6-week course. Must register for online lab PHY 201 EV2M. Starts July 2.
41293 PHY 201-E87A 4
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2024-07-02 Virtual and NOL WW
NOVA Online courses are 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service. This class has no scheduled meeting times. Due dates can be found in the syllabus. Requires reliable fast internet access. This is a fast-paced, accelerated 2nd 6-week course. Must register for online lab PHY 201 EV3A. Starts July 2.
35790 PHY 201-ES1W 0
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2024-05-20 Virtual and NOL WW
Lab for PHY 201 E40W is held online. Starts May 20.
35792 PHY 201-ES2M 0
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2024-05-20 Virtual and NOL WW
Lab for PHY 201 E50M is held online. Starts May 20.
40831 PHY 201-ES3A 0
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2024-05-20 Virtual and NOL WW
Lab for PHY 201 E51A is held online. Starts May 20.
41610 PHY 201-ES4N 0
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2024-06-17 Virtual and NOL WW
Lab for PHY 201 E55N is held online. Starts June 17.
35794 PHY 201-EV1A 0
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2024-07-02 Virtual and NOL WW
Lab for PHY 201 E85A is held online. Starts July 2.
40757 PHY 201-EV2M 0
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2024-07-02 Virtual and NOL WW
Lab for PHY 201 E86M is held online. Starts July 2.
41294 PHY 201-EV3A 0
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2024-07-02 Virtual and NOL WW
Lab for PHY 201 E87A is held online. Starts July 2.

Fall 2024 ➜

Class # Section Credits Day Time Start Location Mode
63686 PHY 201-001A 4
 M W   
1:30 p.m.-2:50 p.m.
 2024-08-26 Alexandria P
61544 PHY 201-001L 4
  Tu    
12:45 p.m.-3:40 p.m.
 2024-08-26 Loudoun P
Must take lab PHY201-0A1L (Loudoun Campus) . Lecture classes meet on Campus ,on the days, times, and location listed on the class schedule. This course offers no-cost textbook materials: Electronic textbooks will be used and regular and reliable Internet is required.
OER-no cost textbooks
64248 PHY 201-001M 4
    Th  
9:35 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
 2024-08-26 Manassas P
PHY 201 001M lecture must be taken with PHY 201 0A1M lab.
66139 PHY 201-001N 4
  Tu    
3:00 p.m.-5:55 p.m.
 2024-08-26 Annandale P
Students registering for PHY 201-001N will automatically enroll in lab 0A1N. Labs will meet in person Thursday 3:00PM - 5:55PM.
67146 PHY 201-001W 4
 M     
6:00 p.m.-8:50 p.m.
 2024-08-26 Virtual and NOL - Real Time CV
61555 PHY 201-002L 4
  Tu    
6:30 p.m.-9:25 p.m.
 2024-08-26 Virtual and NOL - Real Time CV
Must take lab PHY201-0A2L (Loudoun Campus) . 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. This course offers no-cost textbook materials: Electronic textbooks will be used and regular and reliable Internet is required.
OER-no cost textbooks
63725 PHY 201-040A 4
  Tu    
6:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.
 2024-09-09 Virtual and NOL - Real Time CV
Thirteen Week
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.
64252 PHY 201-040M 4
 M     
6:00 p.m.-9:30 p.m.
 2024-09-09 Virtual and NOL - Real Time CV
PHY 201 040M lecture must be taken with PHY 201 0A2M lab.
63699 PHY 201-0A1A 0
 M W   
3:00 p.m.-4:30 p.m.
 2024-08-26 Alexandria P
61545 PHY 201-0A1L 0
    Th  
12:45 p.m.-3:40 p.m.
 2024-08-26 Loudoun P
Lab for PHY201-001L Lecture (Loudoun Campus) . Lab Classes meet on Campus , on the days, times, and location listed on the class schedule. This course offers low-cost textbook materials: Textbooks are typically estimated at $39.00 or less. Electronic media may be used and regular and reliable Internet might be required
OER-low cost textbooks
64251 PHY 201-0A1M 0
  Tu    
9:35 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
 2024-08-26 Manassas P
PHY 201 001M lecture must be taken with PHY 201 0A1M lab.
66140 PHY 201-0A1N 0
    Th  
3:00 p.m.-5:55 p.m.
 2024-08-26 Annandale P
Lab component for PHY 201-001N.
61556 PHY 201-0A2L 0
    Th  
6:30 p.m.-9:25 p.m.
 2024-08-26 Loudoun P
Lab for PHY201-002L Lecture (Loudoun Campus) . Lab Classes meet on Campus , on the days, times, and location listed on the class schedule. This course offers low-cost textbook materials: Textbooks are typically estimated at $39.00 or less. Electronic media may be used and regular and reliable Internet might be required
OER-low cost textbooks
64254 PHY 201-0A2M 0
   W   
6:00 p.m.-9:30 p.m.
 2024-09-09 Virtual and NOL - Real Time CV
PHY 201 040M lecture must be taken with PHY 201 0A2M lab.
63701 PHY 201-2XYA 4
  Tu    
10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
 2024-08-26 Alexandria P
HyFlex Course
Hybrid Course
This is a Hyflex and Hybrid class. HyFlex (Hybrid-Flexible) gives students the option of attending sessions in the classroom, participating remotely (via Zoom), or both. Students can change their mode of attendance weekly or by topic, according to need or preference.
63703 PHY 201-3XYA 4
  Tu    
10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
 2024-08-26 Virtual and NOL - Real Time CV
HyFlex Course
Hybrid Course
This is a Hyflex and Hybrid class. HyFlex (Hybrid-Flexible) gives students the option of attending sessions in the classroom, participating remotely (via Zoom), or both. Students can change their mode of attendance weekly or by topic, according to need or preference.
63728 PHY 201-4A0A 0
    Th  
6:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.
 2024-09-09 Virtual and NOL - Real Time CV
Thirteen Week
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.
67147 PHY 201-A01W 0
   W   
6:00 p.m.-8:50 p.m.
 2024-08-26 Virtual and NOL - Real Time CV
63708 PHY 201-A2YA 0
    Th  
10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
 2024-08-26 Alexandria P
Hybrid Course
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.
62847 PHY 201-E05A 4
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2024-08-26 Virtual and NOL WW
15-week online course offered by NOVA Online. NOVA Online courses are 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service. This class has no scheduled meeting times. Due dates can be found in the syllabus. Requires reliable fast internet access. Must register for online lab PHY 201 ES1A. Starts August 26.
62849 PHY 201-E06M 4
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2024-08-26 Virtual and NOL WW
15-week online course offered by NOVA Online. NOVA Online courses are 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service. This class has no scheduled meeting times. Due dates can be found in the syllabus. Requires reliable fast internet access. Must register for online lab PHY 201 ES2M. Starts August 26.
62853 PHY 201-E60W 4
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2024-09-23 Virtual and NOL WW
3rd twelve-week online course offered by NOVA Online. NOVA Online courses are 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service. This class has no scheduled meeting times. Due dates can be found in the syllabus. Requires reliable fast internet access. Must register for online lab PHY 201 EU1W. Starts September 23.
62856 PHY 201-E61N 4
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2024-09-23 Virtual and NOL WW
3rd twelve-week online course offered by NOVA Online. NOVA Online courses are 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service. This class has no scheduled meeting times. Due dates can be found in the syllabus. Requires reliable fast internet access. Must register for online lab PHY 201 EU2N. Starts September 23.
62848 PHY 201-ES1A 0
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2024-08-26 Virtual and NOL WW
Lab for PHY 201 E05A is held online. Starts August 26.
62851 PHY 201-ES2M 0
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2024-08-26 Virtual and NOL WW
Lab for PHY 201 E06M is held online. Starts August 26.
62855 PHY 201-EU1W 0
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2024-09-23 Virtual and NOL WW
Lab for PHY 201 E60W is held online. Starts September 23.
62857 PHY 201-EU2N 0
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2024-09-23 Virtual and NOL WW
Lab for PHY 201 E61N is held online. Starts September 23.
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