Retired 12/31/2008: A two or three course sequence in physics using algebra and trigonometry designed for non-majors. General Physics I and II or General Physics I, II, and III: Topics include mechanics (kinematics; Newton’s three laws; work and energy; conservation of linear momentum; angular momentum; rotational dynamics; gravitation and Kepler’s laws; and harmonic motion), electricity and magnetism (charge; electric field and potential; resistance, capacitance, and inductance; RLC circuits; laws of Gauss, Ampere, and Faraday; magnetic properties; and electromagnetic waves), heat and fluids (laws of thermodynamics; ideal gases and thermal properties; kinetic theory of gases; and fluid mechanics), and modern physics (wave motion and sound; optics; and introduction to modern physics). Laboratory required, but may be a separate course. Students should complete the entire two or three course sequence at the same school before transfer since topics are covered in different order by different schools.