University Physics II - PHY 242 at Northern Virginia Community College


         
 
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PHY 242 - University Physics II
Covers waves, electromagnetism and optics. Includes mechanical waves and sound, electrostatics, Ohm's law and DC circuits, magnetic forces and magnetic fields, electromagnetic induction, AC circuits, ray optics, and wave optics. Part II of II. This is a UCGS transfer course.
Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.
Prerequisites: PHY 241 with a grade of C or better and MTH 264 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
33152 PHY 242-030N 4
   W F 
1:00 p.m.-3:10 p.m.
 2024-06-03 Virtual and NOL - Real Time CV
Lab PHY 242-B1YN meets on on campus, in person on Monday from 1:00PM - 4:00PM.
Ten Week
33150 PHY 242-050N 4
 M W   
8:00 a.m.-11:45 a.m.
 2024-05-20 Annandale P
Lab PHY 242-0C1N meets on on campus, in person Tuesday and Thursday from 8:00AM - 11:30AM.
1st 6 Week
35772 PHY 242-090A 4
 MTuWTh  
11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
 2024-07-02 Alexandria P
Third Six Week
Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule.
33374 PHY 242-090W 4
 M W   
9:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
 2024-07-02 Virtual and NOL - Real Time CV
33174 PHY 242-0A2M 0
  Tu Th  
9:00 a.m.-12:45 p.m.
 2024-07-02 Manassas P
Classes meet on-campus, on the days, times, and location listed on the class schedule.
33352 PHY 242-0B1L 0
  Tu Th  
3:30 p.m.-5:45 p.m.
 2024-07-02 Reston Center P
OER-no cost textbooks
Third Six Week
Lab for lecture class PHY242-91YL . Lab 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.
This class is located at NOVA's Reston Center.
33151 PHY 242-0C1N 0
  Tu Th  
8:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
 2024-05-20 Annandale P
Lab for PHY 242-050N.
1st 6 Week
33328 PHY 242-50YW 4
 M W   
6:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m.
 2024-05-20 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.
Hybrid Course
Students registering for PHY 242-50YW must take lab PHY 242-A50W
1st 6 Week
33173 PHY 242-90YM 4
 M W   
9:00 a.m.-10:45 a.m.
 2024-07-02 Virtual and NOL - Real Time CV
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
33351 PHY 242-91YL 4
 M W   
  Tu Th  
1:30 p.m.-3:20 p.m.
1:30 p.m.-3:20 p.m.
 2024-07-02 Reston Center P
Synchronous Hybrid
OER-no cost textbooks
Register for Lab PHY242-0B1L . On Tuesdays and Thursdays this lecture will meet in person at the NOVA Reston Center: 1821 Michael Faraday Drive, Reston. On Mondays & Wednesdays this lecture will meet on Zoom. This course offers no-cost textbook materials: Electronic textbooks will be used and regular and reliable Internet is required.
Third Six Week
35773 PHY 242-9A0A 0
 MTuWTh  
1:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m.
 2024-07-02 Alexandria P
Third Six Week
Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule.
33329 PHY 242-A50W 0
  Tu Th  
6:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m.
 2024-05-20 Woodbridge P
Students registering for lab PHY 242-A50W must take PHY 242-50YW
Hybrid Course
1st 6 Week
33375 PHY 242-A90W 0
  Tu Th  
9:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
 2024-07-02 Woodbridge P
33153 PHY 242-B1YN 0
 M     
1:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.
 2024-06-03 Annandale P
Hybrid Course
Lab for PHY 242-030N.
Ten Week
33451 PHY 242-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 242 ES3N. Required on-campus labs at the Annandale Campus, CS 247, four Mondays - June 10, July 1, July 22 and August 12, from 8:00 AM to 12:30 PM. Starts May 20.
40467 PHY 242-E21N 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 242 ES4N. Required on-campus labs at the Annandale Campus, CS 247, four Sundays - June 9, June 30, July 21 and August 11, from 8:00 AM to 12:30 PM. Starts May 20.
33452 PHY 242-ES3N 0
 M     
8:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
 2024-05-20 Annandale HY
Lab for PHY 242 E20N. Required on-campus labs at the Annandale Campus, CS 247, four Mondays - June 10, July 1, July 22 and August 12, from 8:00 AM to 12:30 PM. Starts May 20.
40468 PHY 242-ES4N 0
Su      
8:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
 2024-05-20 Annandale HY
Lab for PHY 242 E21N. Required on-campus labs at the Annandale Campus, CS 247, four Sundays - June 9, June 30, July 21 and August 11, from 8:00 AM to 12:30 PM. Starts May 20.

Fall 2024 ➜

Class # Section Credits Day Time Start Location Mode
48603 PHY 242-001A 4
  Tu Th  
9:30 a.m.-10:50 a.m.
 2024-08-26 Alexandria P
48738 PHY 242-001L 4
 M     
9:00 a.m.-11:55 a.m.
 2024-08-26 Reston Center P
Must take lab PHY242-0A1L . Lecture 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
49079 PHY 242-001M 4
  Tu Th  
11:10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
 2024-08-26 Manassas P
PHY 242 001M lecture must be taken with PHY 242 0A1M lab.
49066 PHY 242-001N 4
   W   
8:00 a.m.-10:55 a.m.
 2024-08-26 Annandale P
Students registering for PHY 242-001N will automatically enroll in lab 0A1N. Labs meet in person on Monday 8:00AM- 10:55AM.
48739 PHY 242-002L 4
 M     
12:45 p.m.-3:40 p.m.
 2024-08-26 Loudoun P
Must take lab PHY242-0A2L (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
50163 PHY 242-003L 4
    Th  
4:00 p.m.-6:55 p.m.
 2024-08-26 Virtual and NOL - Real Time CV
Must take lab PHY242-0A3L (Loudoun Campus) . Lecture 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. This course offers no-cost textbook materials: Electronic textbooks will be used and regular and reliable Internet is required.
OER-no cost textbooks
61584 PHY 242-004L 4
 M     
6:30 p.m.-9:25 p.m.
 2024-08-26 Virtual and NOL - Real Time CV
Must take lab PHY242-0A4L (Loudoun Campus) . Lecture 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. This course offers no-cost textbook materials: Electronic textbooks will be used and regular and reliable Internet is required.
OER-no cost textbooks
50064 PHY 242-01YW 4
 M     
9:35 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
 2024-08-26 Woodbridge P
Lab section A1YW must be taken with Lecture section 01YW. Lection and lab portion is in person,
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.
49452 PHY 242-02YM 4
     F 
9:35 a.m.-10:55 a.m.
 2024-08-26 Manassas P
PHY 242 002M lecture must be taken with PHY 242 0A2M lab.
Hybrid Course
49449 PHY 242-040N 4
  Tu    
6:00 p.m.-9:30 p.m.
 2024-09-09 Virtual and NOL - Real Time CV
Students registering for PHY 242-040N will automatically enroll in lab 0C1N. Labs meet in person on Thursday 6:00PM - 9:30PM.
Thirteen Week
48585 PHY 242-0A1A 0
  Tu Th  
11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
 2024-08-26 Alexandria P
48741 PHY 242-0A1L 0
   W   
9:00 a.m.-11:55 a.m.
 2024-08-26 Reston Center P
Please register for PHY242-001L 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
49080 PHY 242-0A1M 0
    Th  
12:45 p.m.-3:40 p.m.
 2024-08-26 Manassas P
PHY 242 001M lecture must be taken with PHY 242 0A1M lab.
49067 PHY 242-0A1N 0
 M     
8:00 a.m.-10:55 a.m.
 2024-08-26 Annandale P
Lab component for PHY 242-001N.
48745 PHY 242-0A2L 0
   W   
12:45 p.m.-3:40 p.m.
 2024-08-26 Loudoun P
Please register for PHY242-002L 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
49453 PHY 242-0A2M 0
     F 
11:10 a.m.-2:05 p.m.
 2024-08-26 Manassas P
PHY 242 002M lecture must be taken with PHY 242 0A2M lab.
50164 PHY 242-0A3L 0
  Tu    
4:00 p.m.-6:55 p.m.
 2024-08-26 Reston Center P
Please register for PHY242-003L 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
61587 PHY 242-0A4L 0
      Sa
9:35 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
 2024-08-26 Loudoun P
Please register for PHY242-004L 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
49450 PHY 242-0C1N 0
    Th  
6:00 p.m.-9:30 p.m.
 2024-09-09 Annandale P
Lab component for PHY 242-040N.
Thirteen Week
50065 PHY 242-A1YW 0
   W   
9:35 a.m.-12:15 p.m.
 2024-08-26 Woodbridge P
48810 PHY 242-E05N 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 242-ES1N. Required on-campus labs at the Annandale Campus, location, days and times, TBA. Starts August 26.
48811 PHY 242-ES1N 0
      Sa
1:00 p.m.-4:30 p.m.
 2024-08-26 Annandale HY
Lab for PHY 242-E05N. Required on-campus labs at the Annandale Campus, location, days and times, TBA. Starts August 26.
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