PHYS 111 General Physics 1*
This course includes a general study of kinematics, Newton's Laws of Motion, universal gravitation, work, mechanical energy, motion in a plane, momentum, hydrostatics, SHM, wave motion, sound, introductory thermodynamics, and heat transfer with applications to life sciences.
General Education Competency
Scientific Way of Knowing
PHYS 111General Physics 1*
Please note: This is not a course syllabus. A course syllabus is unique to a particular section of a course by instructor. This curriculum guide provides general information about a course.
I. General Information
II. Course Specification
General Education Competency
Scientific Way of Knowing
Credit Hours Narrative
4 Credits
Prerequisite Narrative
MATH 147 or MATH 143 and MATH 144 or higher.
Corequisite Narrative
PHYS 111L
III. Catalog Course Description
This course includes a general study of kinematics, Newton's Laws of Motion, universal gravitation, work, mechanical energy, motion in a plane, momentum, hydrostatics, SHM, wave motion, sound, introductory thermodynamics, and heat transfer with applications to life sciences.
IV. Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, a student will be able to:
- Describe the relevance of the principles of Motion, Newtonian Mechanics, Energy, Momentum and Thermodynamics to the human experience.
- Form and test a hypothesis in the laboratory using appropriate tools and techniques for data collection and/or analysis.
- Apply foundational knowledge and models of Motion, Newtonian Mechanics, Energy, Momentum and Thermodynamics to analyze and/or predict phenomena.
- Use appropriate mathematical tools in conjunction with physics concepts to solve problems.
- Understand the scientific method and apply scientific reasoning to critically evaluate assertions.
- Interpret and communicate scientific information via written, spoken, and/or visual representations.
V. Topical Outline (Course Content)
VI. Delivery Methodologies