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Table 2. Types of Physics Courses Offered by Size of Department
Course Name
Campuses Offering Fewer Than 6 Physics Sections
(70%)
Campuses Offering 6 or More Physics Sections
(30%)
Algebra/Trigonometry
79%
96%
Calculus-Based Physics
65
90
Conceptual Physics
23
48
Applied Physics/Technical Physics
17
31
Other Physical Science (at least half Physics)
11
26
Physics or Physical Science for Education Majors
10
22
Other Physics
7
17
Source: AIP Statistical Research Center 2001-02 Survey of Two-Year College Physics Programs
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