Physics
PHY 251General Physics I
4 credits45 sections at 24 collegesSpring 2026264 seats open
In-Person: 37Online: 6Hybrid: 2
Prerequisite: MAT 271 (min C)(MAT 271)
Transfer Equivalencies
| University | Equivalent Course | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Appalachian State University | PHY 1160ANALYTICAL PHYSICS I - LAB | Direct Match |
| Appalachian State University | PHY 1170ANALYTICAL PHYSICS I | Direct Match |
| Elizabeth City State University | PHYS 181General Physics I | Direct Match |
| East Carolina University | PHYS 2350University Physics I | Direct Match |
| Elon University | PHY*2210University Physics I | Direct Match |
| Elon University | PHYL*2010General Physics Lab I | Direct Match |
| Elon University | PHY*2010General Physics I | Direct Match |
| Elon University | PHYL*2210University Physics I Lab | Direct Match |
| Elon University | PHY*2210University Physics I | Direct Match |
| Elon University | PHYL*2210University Physics I Lab | Direct Match |
| Elon University | PHY*2210University Physics I | Direct Match |
| Elon University | PHY*2210University Physics I | Direct Match |
| Elon University | PHYL*2210University Physics I Lab | Direct Match |
| Elon University | PHYL*2210University Physics I Lab | Direct Match |
| Elon University | PHY*2210University Physics I | Direct Match |
| Elon University | PHY*2010General Physics I | Direct Match |
| Elon University | PHY*2210University Physics I | Direct Match |
| Elon University | PHYL*2210University Physics I Lab | Direct Match |
| Fayetteville State University | PHYS 125College Physics I Lecture | Direct Match |
| Fayetteville State University | PHYS 125LCollege Physics I Lab | Direct Match |
| NC A&T State University | PHYS 241General Physics I | Direct Match |
| NC A&T State University | PHYS 251General Physics I Lab | Direct Match |
| NC State University | PY 205 & PY 206PY 205 & PY 206 | Direct Match |
| NC State University | PY 205Physics for Engineers and Scientists I | Direct Match |
| NC State University | PY 206Physics for Engineers and Scientists I Laboratory | Direct Match |
| UNC Chapel Hill | PHYS 118Introductory Calculus-based Mechanics and Relativity | Direct Match |
| UNC System (CAA) | UGETC Natural SciencesUGETC: Natural Sciences – AS | Direct Match |
| UNC Asheville | PHYS 221Physics I | Direct Match |
| UNC Charlotte | PHYS 2101Phys for Science & Engr I | Direct Match |
| UNC Charlotte | PHYS 2101LPhys for Science & Engr I Lab | Direct Match |
| UNC Greensboro | PHY 291General Physics I w/Calculus | Direct Match |
| UNC Pembroke | PHY 2000University Physics I | Direct Match |
| UNC Pembroke | PHY 2060Univ Physics Lab I | Direct Match |
| UNC School of the Arts | ELEC 9999Elective | Elective Credit |
| UNC School of the Arts | SCI 1100General Physics | Direct Match |
| UNC Wilmington | PHY 201General Physics I | Direct Match |
| Western Carolina University | PHYS 230General Physics I | Direct Match |
| Wingate University | PHYS201 | Direct Match |
| Winston-Salem State University | PHY 2131General Physics l Lab | Direct Match |
| Winston-Salem State University | PHY 2331General Physics l | Direct Match |
| Catawba College | PHYS 2521General Physics I | Direct Match |
| High Point University | PHY 2010 | Direct Match |
Available at 24 colleges
Wake Technical Community CollegeAudit OK8 In-Person8 sections
Wake Technical Community College
| CRN | Schedule | Instructor | Campus | Mode | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PHY-251-2101 | Thu Fri 8:00 AM–8:52 AM | Wetli, Denise M. | 401S | In-Person | 3/24 |
| PHY-251-2140 | Mon Wed Fri 12:00 PM–12:50 PM | Wetli, Denise M. | 401S | In-Person | 0/24 |
| PHY-251-2180 | Mon Wed 6:00 PM–7:15 PM | Sebastian, Lavinia P. | 401S | In-Person | 5/24 |
| PHY-251-2181 | Thu 6:00 PM–7:15 PM | Ghaffariesfehani, Abbas | 401S | In-Person | 9/24 |
| PHY-251-2202 | Mon Wed Fri 8:00 AM–8:50 AM | Whittle, Howard H. | 401N | In-Person | 1/24 |
| PHY-251-2220 | Mon Wed Fri 10:00 AM–10:50 AM | McNairy, William W. | 401N | In-Person | 4/24 |
| PHY-251-2241 | Thu Fri 2:00 PM–2:50 PM | McNairy, William W. | 401N | In-Person | 4/24 |
| PHY-251-2602 | Mon Wed Fri 8:00 AM–8:50 AM | Howard, Jason D. | EWC | In-Person | 2/24 |
Craven Community CollegeAudit OK2 In-Person3 Online5 sections
Craven Community College
| CRN | Schedule | Instructor | Campus | Mode | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PHY-251-HD1 | Thu 12:00 PM–2:40 PM | Robert M. Seip | HV | In-Person | 17/24 |
| PHY-251-ND1 | Thu 12:30 PM–3:10 PM | Timothy R. Jones | MC | In-Person | 1/15 |
| PHY-251-NW1 | Asynchronous / Online | Timothy R. Jones | WWW | Online | 3/25 |
| PHY-251-NW2 | Asynchronous / Online | Bentley M. Brooks | WWW | Online | 0/25 |
| PHY-251-NW3 | Asynchronous / Online | Lisa S. Knight | WWW | Online | 1/25 |
Central Piedmont Community CollegeAudit OK4 In-Person4 sections
Central Piedmont Community College
| CRN | Schedule | Instructor | Campus | Mode | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PHY-251-B1101 | Mon 12:30 PM–2:30 PM | Roldan, Carlos F. | 1013 | In-Person | 4/24 |
| PHY-251-B1102 | 12:30 PM–2:30 PM | Roldan, Carlos F. | 1013 | In-Person | 3/24 |
| PHY-251-B1104 | 8:30 AM–10:30 AM | Gilman, Caitlin J. | 1013 | In-Person | 0/24 |
| PHY-251-B1190 | Wed 6:00 PM–8:30 PM | Deguzman, Lou | 1013 | In-Person | 0/24 |
Cape Fear Community CollegeAudit OK1 In-Person2 Online3 sections
Cape Fear Community College
| CRN | Schedule | Instructor | Campus | Mode | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PHY-251-N01 | Mon Wed Fri 1:00 PM–1:50 PM | T. Steinke | North Campus | In-Person | 1/24 |
| PHY-251-I01K | Mon Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun | B. Brooks | On-Line Courses | Online | 1/30 |
| PHY-251-I02K | Mon Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun | B. Brooks | On-Line Courses | Online | 1/30 |
Catawba Valley Community CollegeAudit OK2 In-Person2 sections
Catawba Valley Community College
| CRN | Schedule | Instructor | Campus | Mode | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PHY-251-800 | Asynchronous / Online | Holder, H | MN | In-Person | 2/30 |
| PHY-251-801 | Asynchronous / Online | Holder, H | MN | In-Person | 4/30 |
Durham Technical Community CollegeAudit OK2 In-Person2 sections
Durham Technical Community College
| CRN | Schedule | Instructor | Campus | Mode | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PHY-251-100 | Thu 9:30 AM–10:45 AM | Vorndick-Williams, B | MC | In-Person | 3/18 |
| PHY-251-170 | Asynchronous / Online | Yarbrough, G | MC | In-Person | 3/18 |
Guilford Technical Community CollegeAudit OK2 In-Person2 sections
Guilford Technical Community College
| CRN | Schedule | Instructor | Campus | Mode | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PHY-251-1JT01 | Thu 8:00 AM–10:40 AM | Nair, J | MC | In-Person | 13/24 |
| PHY-251-2JT01 | Mon Wed Fri 10:00 AM–11:55 AM | Nair, J | MC | In-Person | 5/24 |
Johnston Community CollegeAudit OK2 Hybrid2 sections
Johnston Community College
| CRN | Schedule | Instructor | Campus | Mode | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PHY-251-B01 | Thu 11:00 AM–12:15 PM | Carlowen A. Smith | MAIN | Hybrid | 1/24 |
| PHY-251-B02 | Thu 11:00 AM–12:15 PM | Carlowen A. Smith | MAIN | Hybrid | 13/24 |
Nash Community CollegeAudit OK2 In-Person2 sections
Nash Community College
| CRN | Schedule | Instructor | Campus | Mode | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PHY-251-01 | 9:00 AM–11:40 AM | Samarappuli Gedara, I | MC | In-Person | 13/18 |
| PHY-251-OL01 | Mon Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun | Ruby, G | MC | In-Person | 12/24 |
Alamance Community CollegeAudit OK1 In-Person1 section
Alamance Community College
| CRN | Schedule | Instructor | Campus | Mode | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PHY-251-01H | Mon Wed 9:00 AM–9:50 AM | Fowler, R | GC | In-Person | 11/18 |
Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community CollegeAudit OK1 In-Person1 section
Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College
| CRN | Schedule | Instructor | Campus | Mode | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PHY-251-B2 | Mon Wed 12:30 PM–1:45 PM | Joseph Holmes | A | In-Person | 7/18 |
Brunswick Community CollegeAudit OK1 In-Person1 section
Brunswick Community College
| CRN | Schedule | Instructor | Campus | Mode | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PHY-251-01A | 9:30 AM–12:20 PM | Naessens, E | MC | In-Person | 10/14 |
Central Carolina Community CollegeAudit OK1 In-Person1 section
Central Carolina Community College
| CRN | Schedule | Instructor | Campus | Mode | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PHY-251-LB1 | Mon Wed 1:00 PM–1:50 PM | David A. Baker | LMC | In-Person | 10/24 |
Coastal Carolina Community CollegeAudit OK1 In-Person1 section
Coastal Carolina Community College
| CRN | Schedule | Instructor | Campus | Mode | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PHY-251-01 | Thu 9:30 AM–10:45 AM | Paudel, D | MC | In-Person | 8/18 |
College of The AlbemarleAudit OK1 In-Person1 section
College of The Albemarle
| CRN | Schedule | Instructor | Campus | Mode | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PHY-251-AF01 | Mon Wed 11:30 AM–12:45 PM | Krueger, Todd | MAIN | In-Person | 2/24 |
Fayetteville Technical Community CollegeAudit OK1 In-Person1 section
Fayetteville Technical Community College
| CRN | Schedule | Instructor | Campus | Mode | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PHY-251-0001 | Mon Wed 10:00 AM–11:15 AM | Parker, W | MAIN | In-Person | 5/24 |
Forsyth Technical Community CollegeAudit OK1 In-Person1 section
Forsyth Technical Community College
| CRN | Schedule | Instructor | Campus | Mode | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PHY-251-130A | Mon Wed 9:30 AM–12:20 PM | Sassin, K | MC | In-Person | 3/26 |
Haywood Community CollegeAudit OK1 In-Person1 section
Haywood Community College
| CRN | Schedule | Instructor | Campus | Mode | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PHY-251-01 | 8:30 AM–11:20 AM | Roper, Q | MC | In-Person | 14/24 |
Montgomery Community CollegeAudit OK1 In-Person1 section
Montgomery Community College
| CRN | Schedule | Instructor | Campus | Mode | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PHY-251-W1 | Mon Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun | Knight, L | MC | In-Person | 19/24 |
McDowell Technical Community CollegeAudit OK1 In-Person1 section
McDowell Technical Community College
| CRN | Schedule | Instructor | Campus | Mode | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PHY-251-50 | Mon Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun | Hill, J | WEB | In-Person | 17/25 |
Rowan-Cabarrus Community CollegeAudit OK1 In-Person1 section
Rowan-Cabarrus Community College
| CRN | Schedule | Instructor | Campus | Mode | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PHY-251-100B | 1:00 PM–3:45 PM | Kabengele, M | S | In-Person | 2/24 |
South Piedmont Community CollegeAudit OK1 Online1 section
South Piedmont Community College
| CRN | Schedule | Instructor | Campus | Mode | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PHY-251-OAS1 | Mon Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun | Gugsa, S | WEB | Online | 13/30 |
Southwestern Community CollegeAudit OK1 In-Person1 section
Southwestern Community College
| CRN | Schedule | Instructor | Campus | Mode | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PHY-251-HYS1 | Thu 1:00 PM–2:50 PM | Mr. Matthew A. Cass | MC | In-Person | 14/20 |
Vance-Granville Community CollegeAudit OK1 In-Person1 section
Vance-Granville Community College
| CRN | Schedule | Instructor | Campus | Mode | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PHY-251-Z390 | Mon Wed Thu Fri | Ruby, G | WEB | In-Person | 0/25 |