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Nov 04, 2024
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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)
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