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)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 Outcomes: Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

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