Physics at COM
Faculty
Herman Trivilino
Professor
Math & Science Bldg., Room 111
409.938.1211 x109/244
888.258.8859 x109/244
htrivilino@com.edu
Adjunct Faculty
Nolan Guillot
Adjunct Instructor
Math & Science Bldg., Room 100
409.938.1211 x244
888.258.8859 x244
nguillot@com.edu
Tatyana Ivanova
Adjunct Instructor
Math & Science Bldg., Room 100
409.938.1211 x244
888.258.8859 x244
tivanova@com.edu
Joseph Mills, Jr., Ph.D.
Adjunct Instructor
Math & Science Bldg., Room 100
409.938.1211 x244
888.258.8859 x244
jmills@com.edu
Charles Pitman, Ph.D.
Adjunct Instructor
Math & Science Bldg., Room 100
409.938.1211 x244
888.258.8859 x244
cpitman@com.edu
PHYS 1410. APPLIED PHYSICS. (lecture 3, lab 3). CREDIT 4.
A one-semester non-calculus approach to the principles of force and motion, work and energy, fluids, heat and thermodynamics. For students of process technology and other technical students. The concepts of fluids, heat and thermodynamics are emphasized. Prerequisite: TECM 1303 or MATH 1314. This is an academic transfer course.
Delivery Methods: Face to Face
PHYS 1401. COLLEGE PHYSICS I. (lecture 3, lab 3). CREDIT 4.
A non-calculus approach to the principles of mechanics and heat. For pre-medical, pre-dental, pre-physical therapy, pre-veterinary medicine, pre-pharmacy, pre-optometry and technology students. Prerequisite: MATH 1314, MATH 1316 or instructor approval. This is an academic transfer course.
Delivery Methods: Face to Face
PHYS 1402. COLLEGE PHYSICS II. (lecture 3, lab 3). CREDIT 4.
A continuation of PHYS 1401 covering waves, sound, light, electricity, magnetism, and atomic physics. Prerequisite: PHYS 1401, MATH 1314, and MATH 1316. This is an academic transfer course.
Delivery Methods: Face to Face
PHYS 1403. ASTRONOMY (lecture 3, lab 3). CREDIT 4.
This course provides an introductory account of the earth, moon, planets, sun, stars, and other members of our solar system, including theories of their origins. A laboratory consisting primarily of nighttime viewing. Prerequisite: CPT Reading 78.
Delivery Methods: Internet
PHYS 1404. ASTRONOMY II (lecture 3, lab 3). CREDIT 4.
This course provides an introductory account of stars and their formation, our galaxy, and our universe; including theories of their origin. A laboratory consisting primarily of night-time viewing. Prerequisite: CPT Reading 78.
Delivery Methods: Internet
PHYS 2425. UNIVERSITY PHYSICS I. (lecture 3, lab 3). CREDIT 4.
A calculus approach to the study of statics and dynamics of particles and rigid bodies, fluid dynamics, and thermodynamics. For physics majors and pre-engineering students. Previous physics course recommended. Corequisite: MATH 2413. (Recommended as a prerequisite for part-time students.) This is an academic transfer course.
Delivery Methods: Face to Face
PHYS 2426. UNIVERSITY PHYSICS II. (lecture 3, lab 3). CREDIT 4.
A continuation of PHYS 2425. Wave theory, sound, electrostatics, electric and magnetic fields, DC and AC circuits, electromagnetic waves, interference, diffraction, polarization, and topics from modern physics. Prerequisite: PHYS 2425 and MATH 2413. Corequisite: MATH 2414. This is an academic transfer course.
Delivery Methods: Face to Face