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

Summer 2024 ➜

Class # Section Credits Day Time Start Location Mode
33144 PHY 241-001N 4
      Sa
9:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
 2024-05-20 Annandale P
Lab PHY 241-0A1N meets on on campus, in person Saturday from 1:00PM - 4:30PM.
Twelve Week
33148 PHY 241-030N 4
   W F 
9:00 a.m.-11:10 a.m.
 2024-06-03 Virtual and NOL - Real Time CV
Lab PHY 241-B1YN meets on on campus, in person Monday from 9:00AM- 12:00PM.
Ten Week
33146 PHY 241-050N 4
 M W   
6:00 p.m.-9:45 p.m.
 2024-05-20 Virtual and NOL - Real Time CV
Lab PHY 241-0C1N meets on on campus, in person Tuesday and Thursday from 6:00PM - 9:30PM.
1st 6 Week
33308 PHY 241-051L 4
 M W   
6:00 p.m.-9:30 p.m.
 2024-05-20 Virtual and NOL - Real Time CV
Register for Lab PHY241-0A1L Lab . 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
1st 6 Week
36216 PHY 241-052L 4
  Tu Th  
6:00 p.m.-9:30 p.m.
 2024-05-20 Virtual and NOL - Real Time CV
Register for Lab PHY241-0A2L at the 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
1st 6 Week
36287 PHY 241-071L 4
  Tu ThF 
6:00 p.m.-8:25 p.m.
 2024-06-17 Virtual and NOL - Real Time CV
Register for Lab PHY241-0B1L at the 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
2nd 6 Week
33310 PHY 241-0A1L 0
  Tu Th  
6:00 p.m.-9:45 p.m.
 2024-05-20 Reston Center P
Lab for lecture class PHY241-051L . Classes meet at Reston, 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
1st 6 Week
This class is located at NOVA's Reston Center.
33139 PHY 241-0A1M 0
 M W   
11:00 a.m.-2:45 p.m.
 2024-05-20 Manassas P
PHY 241 50YM lecture must be taken with PHY 241 0A1M lab. Classes meet on-campus, on the days, times, and location listed on the class schedule.
33145 PHY 241-0A1N 0
      Sa
1:00 p.m.-4:30 p.m.
 2024-05-20 Annandale P
Lab for PHY 241-001N.
Twelve Week
36219 PHY 241-0A2L 0
 M W   
6:00 p.m.-9:45 p.m.
 2024-05-20 Reston Center P
This class is located at NOVA's Reston Center.
OER-no cost textbooks
1st 6 Week
Lab for lecture class PHY241-052L. Lab Class meets at Reston on the day(s), time, 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.
36288 PHY 241-0B1L 0
  Tu Th  
8:30 p.m.-10:45 p.m.
 2024-06-17 Virtual and NOL - Real Time CV
OER-no cost textbooks
Lab for lecture class PHY241-071L. 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. This course offers no-cost textbook materials: Electronic textbooks will be used and regular and reliable Internet is required.
2nd 6 Week
33147 PHY 241-0C1N 0
  Tu Th  
6:00 p.m.-9:30 p.m.
 2024-05-20 Annandale P
Lab for PHY 241-050N.
1st 6 Week
33138 PHY 241-50YM 4
  Tu Th  
11:00 a.m.-12:45 p.m.
 2024-05-20 Virtual and NOL - Real Time CV
PHY 241 50YM lecture must be taken with PHY 241 0A1M lab. 50% 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
33326 PHY 241-50YW 4
 M W   
9:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
 2024-05-20 Virtual and NOL - Real Time CV
Students registering for PHY 241-50YW must take lab PHY 241-A50W
Hybrid Course
1st 6 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.
33327 PHY 241-A50W 0
  Tu Th  
9:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
 2024-05-20 Woodbridge P
Students registering for lab PHY 241-A50W must take PHY 241-50YW
Hybrid Course
Classes meet on-campus, on the days, times, and location listed on the class schedule. Refer to the NOVA Website for current masking and social distancing policies.
1st 6 Week
33149 PHY 241-B1YN 0
 M     
9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
 2024-06-03 Annandale P
Hybrid Course
Lab for PHY 241-030N.
Ten Week
36908 PHY 241-E20N 4
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2024-05-20 Virtual and NOL WW
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 ES1N. Required on-campus labs at the Annandale Campus, CS 219, four Mondays - June 10, July 1, July 22 and August 12, from 1:00 PM to 5:30 PM. Starts May 20.
35795 PHY 241-E50M 4
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2024-05-20 Virtual and NOL WW
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. This is a fast-paced, accelerated 1st 6-week course. Must register for lab section PHY 241 ES2M. Required on-campus labs at the Manassas Campus, location TBA, on four Saturdays - 5/25, 6/1, 6/8, and 6/15, times TBA. Starts May 20.
33198 PHY 241-ES1N 0
 M     
1:00 p.m.-5:30 p.m.
 2024-05-20 Annandale HY
Lab for PHY 241 E20N. Required on-campus labs at the Annandale Campus, CS 219, four Mondays - June 10, July 1, July 22 and August 12, from 1:00 PM to 5:30 PM. Starts May 20.
35796 PHY 241-ES2M 0
      Sa
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2024-05-20 Manassas HY
Lab for PHY 241 E50M. Required on-campus labs at the Manassas Campus, location TBA, on four Saturdays - 5/25, 6/1, 6/8, and 6/15, times TBA. Starts May 20.

Fall 2024 ➜

Class # Section Credits Day Time Start Location Mode
48583 PHY 241-001A 4
  Tu    
6:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.
 2024-08-26 Alexandria P
48733 PHY 241-001L 4
  Tu    
12:45 p.m.-3:40 p.m.
 2024-08-26 Virtual and NOL - Real Time CV
Must take lab PHY241-0A1L (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
48570 PHY 241-001M 4
  Tu Th  
9:35 a.m.-10:55 a.m.
 2024-08-26 Manassas P
PHY 241 001M lecture must be taken with PHY 241 0A1M lab.
48691 PHY 241-001N 4
 M     
8:00 a.m.-10:55 a.m.
 2024-08-26 Virtual and NOL - Real Time CV
Students registering for PHY 241-001N will automatically enroll in lab 0A1N. Labs will meet in person Wednesday 8:00AM - 10:55AM.
48601 PHY 241-002A 4
 M W   
9:30 a.m.-10:50 a.m.
 2024-08-26 Alexandria P
48734 PHY 241-002L 4
  Tu    
9:00 a.m.-11:55 a.m.
 2024-08-26 Loudoun P
Must take lab PHY241-0A2L (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
48571 PHY 241-002M 4
   W   
6:00 p.m.-8:55 p.m.
 2024-08-26 Virtual and NOL - Real Time CV
PHY 241 002M lecture must be taken with PHY 241 0A2M lab.
48695 PHY 241-002N 4
  Tu    
11:10 a.m.-2:05 p.m.
 2024-08-26 Annandale P
Students registering for PHY 241-002N will automatically enroll in lab 0A2N. Labs will meet in person Thursday 11:10AM - 2:05PM.
50160 PHY 241-003L 4
  Tu    
7:00 p.m.-9:55 p.m.
 2024-08-26 Virtual and NOL - Real Time CV
Must take lab PHY241-0A3L (Loudoun Campus) . Lecture Classes 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. This course offers no-cost textbook materials: Electronic textbooks will be used and regular and reliable Internet is required.
OER-no cost textbooks
61547 PHY 241-004L 4
 M     
9:00 a.m.-11:55 a.m.
 2024-08-26 Loudoun P
Must take lab PHY241-0A4L (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
61550 PHY 241-005L 4
 M     
12:45 p.m.-3:40 p.m.
 2024-08-26 Virtual and NOL - Real Time CV
Must take lab PHY241-0A5L (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
48956 PHY 241-01YW 4
  Tu    
6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.
 2024-08-26 Virtual and NOL - Real Time CV
Lecture section 01YW must be taken with Lab section A1YW. Lecture portion is virtual, Lab portion is in person.
Synchronous Hybrid
49159 PHY 241-040M 4
  Tu    
9:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
 2024-09-09 Virtual and NOL - Real Time CV
PHY 241 040M lecture must be taken with PHY 241 0A4M lab.
49092 PHY 241-040N 4
      Sa
8:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
 2024-09-09 Annandale P
Students registering for PHY 241-040N will automatically enroll in lab 0C1N. Labs will meet in person Saturday 12:30PM - 4:00PM.
Thirteen Week
48735 PHY 241-0A1L 0
    Th  
12:45 p.m.-3:40 p.m.
 2024-08-26 Reston Center P
Please register for PHY241-001L lecture classLab classes meet at Reston Center, 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
48572 PHY 241-0A1M 0
  Tu    
12:45 p.m.-3:40 p.m.
 2024-08-26 Manassas P
PHY 241 001M lecture must be taken with PHY 241 0A1M lab.
48692 PHY 241-0A1N 0
   W   
8:00 a.m.-10:55 a.m.
 2024-08-26 Annandale P
Lab component for PHY 241-001N.
48602 PHY 241-0A2A 0
 M W   
11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
 2024-08-26 Alexandria P
48737 PHY 241-0A2L 0
    Th  
9:00 a.m.-11:55 a.m.
 2024-08-26 Loudoun P
Please register for PHY241-002L lecture class (Loudoun Campus) . Lab 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
48573 PHY 241-0A2M 0
 M     
6:00 p.m.-8:55 p.m.
 2024-08-26 Manassas P
PHY 241 002M lecture must be taken with PHY 241 0A2M lab.
48696 PHY 241-0A2N 0
    Th  
11:10 a.m.-2:05 p.m.
 2024-08-26 Annandale P
Lab component for PHY 241-002N.
50161 PHY 241-0A3L 0
    Th  
7:00 p.m.-9:55 p.m.
 2024-08-26 Reston Center P
Please register for PHY241-003L lecture . Lab classes meet at Reston Center, 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
61549 PHY 241-0A4L 0
   W   
9:00 a.m.-11:55 a.m.
 2024-08-26 Loudoun P
Please register for PHY241-004L lecture (Loudoun Campus) . Lab 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
49160 PHY 241-0A4M 0
    Th  
9:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
 2024-09-09 Manassas P
PHY 241 040M lecture must be taken with PHY 241 0A4M lab.
61551 PHY 241-0A5L 0
   W   
12:45 p.m.-3:40 p.m.
 2024-08-26 Reston Center P
Please register for PHY241-005L lecture class . Lab classes meet at Reston Center, 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
49093 PHY 241-0C1N 0
      Sa
12:30 p.m.-4:00 p.m.
 2024-09-09 Annandale P
Lab component for PHY 241-040N.
Thirteen Week
48584 PHY 241-1AYA 0
    Th  
6:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.
 2024-08-26 Alexandria P
48954 PHY 241-40YW 4
  Tu    
9:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
 2024-09-09 Woodbridge P
Lecture section 040W must be taken with Lab section A40W.
Thirteen Week
48957 PHY 241-A1YW 0
    Th  
6:00 p.m.-8:50 p.m.
 2024-08-26 Woodbridge P
Lab section A1YW must be taken with Lecture section 01YW. Lab portion is in person, Lecture portion is virtual.
Hybrid Course
48955 PHY 241-A4YW 0
    Th  
9:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
 2024-09-09 Woodbridge P
Lab section A40W must be taken with Lecture section 040W.
Thirteen Week
48808 PHY 241-E05M 4
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2024-08-26 Virtual and NOL WW
15-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-ES1M. Required on-campus labs at the Manassas Campus, MC 335, on four Saturdays - 9/7, 10/12, 11/16, and 12/7 from 9:00AM to 3:00PM. Starts August 26.
49793 PHY 241-E60N 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. 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 EU1N. Required on-campus labs at the Annandale Campus, location, days and times, TBA. Starts September 23.
48809 PHY 241-ES1M 0
      Sa
9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
 2024-08-26 Manassas HY
Lab for PHY 241-E05M. Required on-campus labs at the Manassas Campus, MC 335, on four Saturdays - 9/7, 10/12, 11/16, and 12/7 from 9:00AM to 3:00PM. Starts August 26.
49794 PHY 241-EU1N 0
      Sa
8:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
 2024-09-23 Annandale HY
Lab for PHY 241 E60N. Required on-campus labs at the Annandale Campus, location, days and times, TBA. Starts September 23.
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