PHYS& 221: Engineering Physics I

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Class Program

Physics

Credits

Weekly Contact Hours

Course ID

091905

Meets Degree Requirements For

Natural Science with Lab

Description

The study of kinematics, statics, rotational motion and collisions. Topics include one- and two-dimensional motion for point masses and rigid bodies, conservation laws for momentum and energy, and equilibrium conditions. Laboratory included.

Grading Basis

Graded

Prerequisites

One year high school physics, MATH&151 or concurrent enrollment.

Course Learning Outcomes

Explain orally and in writing natural phenomenon, spatial concepts, and abstract ideas in terms of the laws and theories of physics.

Solve analytical problems associated with the basic laws and theories of physics.

Write lab reports that show a fundamental understanding of the physical world as it applies to physics as well as the ability to write in an appropriate scientific format.

Relate science knowledge to the planning of their social and career goals.

Apply the scientific method and problem-solving skills to physics phenomenon in a hands-on laboratory using proper techniques to develop complete experimental records, interpret experimental results and draw conclusions based on those results.

Core Topics

Units of measurement and standards; physical quantities; measurement and uncertainty; vectors and their operations.
Motion in one dimension.
Motion in two dimensions; uniform circular motion.
Newton’s laws of motion and their applications.
Work and energy relations.
Conservation of Energy principles.
Momentum and impulse, conservation of linear momentum.
Torque and rotational motion.
Static equilibrium; two conditions.
Rigid body motion; moment of inertia, Conservation of angular momentum