Distance Physics Program

The School of Physics views this discipline as a window to an incredible world of exploration and application. Students who plan to pursue majors in STEM are encouraged to take our first two calculus-based Physics courses.

What we offer in this area:

  • PHYS 1111K: Introductory Physics I (4 hours, fall offering)

  • PHYS 2211: Principles of Physics I (4 hours, fall offering)

  • PHYS 2212: Principles of Physics II (4 hours, spring offering)

Anything I should know about this program?

  • Students will need access to a computer and smart phone for labs.

  • Each course will have three tests during the semester and one final exam.

  • Exams are on paper and proctored in person.

  • Free tutoring is provided online through Knack platform.

How will classes be taught?

All Physics courses will be taught in a hybrid format with asynchronous lectures and synchronous recitations and labs. Students will register for either 8:30 AM or 6:00 PM recitations and labs.

  • Physics 1111K: Consists of 3 asynchronous hours (Three 1-hour sessions) and 2 synchronous hours (Two 1-hour sessions) each week

  • Physics 2211 and 2212: Consist of 3 asynchronous hours (Three 1-hour sessions) and one 2-hour synchronous live session

Course Descriptions

An introductory course which will include mechanics (kinematics, dynamics, work and energy, momentum and collisions, and rotational motion and statics), and will include thermodynamics and waves. Elementary algebra and trigonometry will be used.

An introductory course which will include mechanics (kinematics, dynamics, work and energy, momentum and collisions, and rotational motion and statics) and may also include oscillations and computational methods. This is a calculus-based course.

An introductory course which will include electrostatics, electric current and circuits, electromagnetism, and may also include light and computational methods. This is a calculus-based course.

Admission and Prerequisite Information

  • Enrollment in a Georgia high school or Georgia home school.

  • Verification of lawful presence

  • 3.5 unweighted GPA

  • 3.5 unweighted math GPA

  • ACT or PSAT or SAT scores

  • Two college-level courses completed (AP, DE, IB)

  • PHYS 1111K: Prerequisite of MATH 1113 or AP Precalculus with score of 4 or 5

  • PHYS 2211: Prerequisite of AP Calc BC course with score of 4 or 5 on exam or dual enrollment Calculus that transfers as MATH 1552.

  • PHYS 2212: Prerequisite of PHYS 2211 or AP Physics C: Mechanics course with score of 5

Want to Learn More?

Distance Physics Prospective Student Webinar
April 21, 2026
6:00 – 7:00 PM

Join our team from School of Physics, Online Learning, and Undergraduate Admission to learn more about the program and the dual enrollment admission process. If you are unable to attend, a recording will be available here approximately one week after the meeting.

Register

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