PHYS 211 Physics Scientists & Engineers 1*
This course includes a study of kinematics, dynamics of particles, statics, momentum, work, mechanical energy, rotational motion, elasticity, vibratory motion, wave motion in selected media, heat, and introductory thermodynamics.
General Education Competency
Scientific Way of Knowing
PHYS 211Physics Scientists & Engineers 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
5 Credits
Corequisite Narrative
MATH 170 and PHYS 211L.
III. Catalog Course Description
This course includes a study of kinematics, dynamics of particles, statics, momentum, work, mechanical energy, rotational motion, elasticity, vibratory motion, wave motion in selected media, heat, and introductory thermodynamics.
IV. Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, a student will be able to:
- Form and test a hypothesis in the laboratory using appropriate tools and techniques for data collection and/or analysis.
- The student will be prepared for entry into courses requiring a full course in introductory, calculus-based, physics.
- Apply foundational knowledge and models of Motion, Newtonian Mechanics, Energy, Momentum, and Thermodynamics to analyze and/or predict phenomena.
- Use appropriate mathematical tools, including Calculus, 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.
- Describe the relevance of the principles of Motion, Newtonian Mechanics, Energy, Momentum, and Thermodynamics to the human experience.
V. Topical Outline (Course Content)
VI. Delivery Methodologies