Physics / Astronomy

Quick Facts

Courses:
- Core Curriculum Requirement: Life & Physical Science
- Degree & certificate plan requirements
Courses are offered at these campuses:
- Northeast
- Northwest
- South
- Southeast
- Trinity River

Summary

Our courses are designed to give you an understanding of how and why the physical world works and to apply that knowledge to solving real world technical problems.

We offer a variety of physics courses that prepare both science majors and non-science majors for transfer to universities or entrance in professional schools.

Physics is a basic physical science dealing with:

Mechanics—force, energy and motion
Sound
Heat
Light
Electricity
Atomic structure

Astronomy is a branch of physics that studies celestial bodies and the universe as a whole.

Reasons to Study Physics / Astronomy

Complete a variety of investigations in:
- Mechanics
- Thermodynamics
- Waves
- Electricity & magnetism
- Electronics
- Optics
- Modern physics
Study in laboratories equipped with the latest technology
Complete a broad range of activities in planetary, stellar and galactic astronomy
Use a variety of telescopes to view the sky