PHY 175
Introduction to Physics
Sauk Valley Community College · UGRD · Fall 2026
Catalog description
This course covers basic concepts of physics, including units in mechanics, sound, optics, electricity, magnetism and Bohr theory to build an organized body of knowledge related to physical phenomena encountered in the student’s life. It is designed to meet the laboratory requirements for non-science majors and students in elementary education. ELA Placement: ELA 099 Requirement Prerequisite: ELT 120 with a grade of D or higher, <b>OR</b> MAT 078 or MAT 081 or MAT 090 or MAT 106 (or higher) with a C or higher, OR 2 years of high school algebra with a grade of C or higher, OR appropriate placement. Semester Hour(s): 4 hour(s) Lecture / Lab Hours: 3 lec/2 lab/week Illinois Articulation Initiative (IAI): P1 900L
Sections
Current meeting, instructor, credit, and enrollment details
A
16 openLast recorded: Aug 15, 2026, 2:48 PM- Days & times
- M 15:20-17:20
- Meeting dates
- Aug 17 – Dec 11
- Location
- 3G08
- Instructor
- EJ. Gatz
Section notes
Comments: PHY 175 lecture and lab will held on campus. Students enrolling in PHY 175 section A must enroll in a lab section LB or LB1.; Illinois Articulation Initiative: P1900; Instructional method: In person
LB
1 openLast recorded: Aug 15, 2026, 2:48 PM- Days & times
- W 15:15-17:45
- Meeting dates
- Aug 17 – Dec 11
- Location
- 3E08
- Instructor
- EJ. Gatz
Section notes
Illinois Articulation Initiative: P1900; Instructional method: In person
LB2
15 openLast recorded: Aug 15, 2026, 2:48 PM- Days & times
- W 12:30-15:00
- Meeting dates
- Aug 17 – Dec 11
- Location
- 3E08
- Instructor
- EJ. Gatz
Section notes
Illinois Articulation Initiative: P1900; Instructional method: In person