PHY 251General Physics I
4 credits21 sections at 12 collegesSummer 202612 of 21 sections openUpdated today
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Online: 7In-Person: 14
Prerequisite: Take MAT-271 - Must be completed prior to taking this course.
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 |
| Catawba College | PHYS 2521General 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 |
| High Point University | PHY 2010 | 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 |
| 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 |
Availability Profile
How PHY 251 is being offered across 12 colleges this term (21 sections total).
Delivery format
- in person14 (67%)
- online7 (33%)
When sections meet
- Afternoon (noon–5 PM)7
- Evening (5 PM and after)1
- Asynchronous / TBA13
Start dates
Sections begin on 9 distinct dates. 4 late-start more than two weeks after the term's earliest start.
Instructor diversity
Taught by 17 distinct instructors across 12 colleges.
Compare colleges
Where to take PHY 251 — sort and filter by when it meets, open seats, and format.
| College | Soonest section | Seats | Format | Sections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Craven Community CollegeAudit OK | Thu 2:00 PM–4:40 PM | 37 seats open | Online 5In-person 1 | 6 |
| McDowell Technical Community CollegeAudit OK | Mon Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun | 12 seats open | In-person 1 | 1 |
| Coastal Carolina Community CollegeAudit OK | Mon Wed 1:30 PM–3:40 PM | 10 seats open | In-person 1 | 1 |
| Nash Community CollegeAudit OK | Mon Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun | 10 seats open | In-person 1 | 1 |
| Gaston CollegeAudit OK | Mon Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun | 9 seats open | In-person 1 | 1 |
| Durham Technical Community CollegeAudit OK | Mon Wed 1:00 PM–2:15 PM | 6 seats open | In-person 1 | 1 |
| Guilford Technical Community CollegeAudit OK | Mon Wed Thu 12:00 PM–1:15 PM | 3 seats open | In-person 2 | 2 |
| Central Piedmont Community CollegeAudit OK | Thu 12:30 PM–1:50 PM | 2 seats open | In-person 2 | 2 |
| Cape Fear Community CollegeAudit OK | Mon Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun | 1 seat open | Online 1 | 1 |
| Wake Technical Community CollegeAudit OK | Mon Wed Thu 1:00 PM–2:10 PM | 1 seat open | In-person 1 | 1 |
| Catawba Valley Community CollegeAudit OK | Online / async | 0 of 3 sections open | In-person 3 | 3 |
| South Piedmont Community CollegeAudit OK | Mon Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun | 0 of 1 section open | Online 1 | 1 |
Seats and schedules are pulled automatically from each college's catalog and change in real time — confirm on the college's site before you register.
Not offered this term at 46 other colleges: Alamance Community College, Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College, Beaufort County Community College, Bladen Community College, Blue Ridge Community College, Brunswick Community College, and 40 more.
Available at 12 colleges
Craven Community CollegeAudit OK1 In-Person5 Online6 sections
Craven Community College
| CRN | Schedule | Instructor | Campus | Mode | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PHY-251-HDLY1 | Thu 2:00 PM–4:40 PM | Robert M. Seip | HV | In-Person | 21 of 24 seats |
| PHY-251-NW1 | No set meeting time | Timothy R. Jones | WWW | Online | 1 of 25 seats |
| PHY-251-NW2 | No set meeting time | Nicholas W. Meredith | WWW | Online | Full |
| PHY-251-NW3 | No set meeting time | Gail G. Ruby | WWW | Online | Full |
| PHY-251-NW4 | No set meeting time | Nathan B. Carlson | WWW | Online | Full |
| PHY-251-NW5 | No set meeting time | Gail G. Ruby | WWW | Online | 15 of 25 seats |
Catawba Valley Community CollegeAudit OK3 In-Person3 sections
Catawba Valley Community College
| CRN | Schedule | Instructor | Campus | Mode | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PHY-251-800 | No set meeting time | Gilani, S | MN | In-Person | Full |
| PHY-251-801 | No set meeting time | Gilani, S | MN | In-Person | Full |
| PHY-251-802 | No set meeting time | Rahman, M | MN | In-Person | Full |
Central Piedmont Community CollegeAudit OK2 In-Person2 sections
Central Piedmont Community College
| CRN | Schedule | Instructor | Campus | Mode | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PHY-251-B1801 | Thu 12:30 PM–1:50 PM | TBA | 1013 | In-Person | 2 of 24 seats |
| PHY-251-B1802 | Mon Wed 6:00 PM–7:20 PM | TBA | 1013 | In-Person | Full |
Guilford Technical Community CollegeAudit OK2 In-Person2 sections
Guilford Technical Community College
| CRN | Schedule | Instructor | Campus | Mode | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PHY-251-1JT01 | Mon Wed Thu 12:00 PM–1:15 PM | Herrick, D | MC | In-Person | Full |
| PHY-251-1JT02 | Mon Wed Thu 12:00 PM–1:15 PM | Rajan, V | MC | In-Person | 3 of 24 seats |
Cape Fear Community CollegeAudit OK1 Online1 section
Cape Fear Community College
| CRN | Schedule | Instructor | Campus | Mode | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PHY-251-I01A | No set meeting time | B. Brooks | On-Line Courses | Online | 1 of 30 seats |
Coastal Carolina Community CollegeAudit OK1 In-Person1 section
Coastal Carolina Community College
| CRN | Schedule | Instructor | Campus | Mode | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PHY-251-01 | Mon Wed 1:30 PM–3:40 PM | Paudel, D | MC | In-Person | 10 of 18 seats |
Durham Technical Community CollegeAudit OK1 In-Person1 section
Durham Technical Community College
| CRN | Schedule | Instructor | Campus | Mode | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PHY-251-100 | Mon Wed 1:00 PM–2:15 PM | Robbins, J | MC | In-Person | 6 of 18 seats |
Gaston CollegeAudit OK1 In-Person1 section
Gaston College
| CRN | Schedule | Instructor | Campus | Mode | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PHY-251-D6B | No set meeting time | Cook, T | MC | In-Person | 9 of 60 seats |
McDowell Technical Community CollegeAudit OK1 In-Person1 section
McDowell Technical Community College
| CRN | Schedule | Instructor | Campus | Mode | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PHY-251-G50 | No set meeting time | Hill, J | WEB | In-Person | 12 of 25 seats |
Nash Community CollegeAudit OK1 In-Person1 section
Nash Community College
| CRN | Schedule | Instructor | Campus | Mode | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PHY-251-OL01 | No set meeting time | Samarappuli Gedara, I | MC | In-Person | 10 of 25 seats |
South Piedmont Community CollegeAudit OK1 Online1 section
South Piedmont Community College
| CRN | Schedule | Instructor | Campus | Mode | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PHY-251-OAB1 | No set meeting time | Gugsa, S | WEB | Online | Full |
Wake Technical Community CollegeAudit OK1 In-Person1 section
Wake Technical Community College
| CRN | Schedule | Instructor | Campus | Mode | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PHY-251-2250 | Mon Wed Thu 1:00 PM–2:10 PM | McNairy, William W. | 401N | In-Person | 1 of 24 seats |