PHYS& 100: Physics for Non-Science Majors

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Class Program

Physics

Credits

Weekly Contact Hours

Course ID

091898

Meets Degree Requirements For

Natural Science

Description

Physics for nonscience majors. Study of the basic fundamentals of physics, including mechanics, heat, light, sound, electricity, magnetism and modern physics.

Grading Basis

Graded

Course Learning Outcomes

Recognize the presence of physics quantities in their daily lives and explain the connectivity both orally and in written form.

Describe physical processes correctly using the terminology and laws of physics.

Distinguish physics from other scientific disciplines and identify how the scientific method relates to both; understand the scientific approach to learning

Relate the importance and application of physics to a topic or device not specifically discussed in class.

Relate to others the “fun” aspects of being a part of a physics class.

Core Topics

Week No. 1 Mechanics; linear motion, equilibrium; Newton’s laws of motion.
Week No. 2 Momentum; energy, vectors
Week No. 3 Rotational motion, Gravity; free fall; tides; satellite motion
Week No. 4 States of solids, liquids, gases, plasmas
Week No. 5 Heat; temperature, heat transfer mechanisms, Phase changes
Week No. 6 Thermodynamic laws, Waves and Sound
Week No. 7 Electrostatics, Electric Current
Week No. 8 Magnetism; fields, poles, sources of
Week No. 9 Electromagnetic induction, electromagnetic radiation
Week No. 10 Modern Physics topics: (instructor’s choice)