PHYS 101 - Fundamentals of Physics 1

Number of Credits: 4
Explore the fundamental concepts of physics in topics including motion, Newtonian mechanics, momentum, energy, heat, sound, and thermodynamics. Apply physics principles and algebra-methods to solve physics problems. Intended for non-engineering and non-physical science majors. Advanced Placement Exams- (Physics 1 with a score of 3) or (Physics C-Mechanics with a score of 3) accepted. Students will not receive credit for both PHYS-101 and PHYS 111. (Fall & Spring Only) Three hours lecture each week. Three hours laboratory each week. Four Credits. Four billable hours.

GENERAL EDUCATION. Category: Biological and Physical Sciences

Pre-requisite(s): eligibility for ENGL 101, and eligibility for MATH 126.
Co-requisite(s): none.
Course Topics:
Motion in one- and two-dimensions, forces and Newtons Laws of Motion, work and energy, momentum, conservation laws, collision, rotational motion, fluid statics, fluid dynamics, oscillatory motion, waves, sound, and thermodynamics.
Course Objectives: Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

Demonstrate experimental and collaborative skills by conducting laboratory investigations. (PG1, PG2; GE2, GE3)
Solve one- and two-dimensional motion problems including projectile motion using kinematic relationships. (PG2; GE2)
Apply Newton’s Laws to analyze objects and systems in motion or in equilibrium while under the influence of forces. (PG2; GE2)
Solve motion and collision problems using the concepts of work, energy, and momentum. (PG2; GE2)
Solve rotational motion problems for both earth bound and planetary objects using the concepts of circular motion. (PG2; GE2)
Apply Pascal’s, Archimedes’, and Bernoulli’s principles to solve problems in fluid mechanics. (PG2; GE2)
Explain the behavior of objects in simple harmonic motion including pendulums and springs. (PG2; GE2)
Describe the types of waves and the way they propagate including wave reflection, interference, resonance, and standing-wave phenomena. (PG2; GE2)
Apply the physics principles of sound, doppler effect, and resonance to solve problems associated with sound waves and their propagation. (PG2; GE2)
Use the relationships among the concepts of temperature, heat, thermal energy, and Kinetic Theory to solve problems related to calorimetry. (PG2; GE2)
Present information on selected topics using various modes of communication. (PG1, PG2, PG3, PG4; GE2, GE3, GE4, GE6)