2015-2016 Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Physics Course List
|
|
|
|
Physics
PHYS& 110 - Physics for Nonscience Majors with Lab
5.0 Credits
One quarter course in physics designed for nonscience majors. Students learn how physics explains their world. Class activities include learning about experimentation, measurement, and simple mathematical modeling. Four hours of lecture and two hours of lab weekly (was PHYS& 100). Prerequisite
ENGL& 101 and MATH 087. Corequisite
Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Demonstrate a critical understanding of general scientific principles, with an emphasis on the fundamental principles that govern the physical universe, including the principles underlying physical theories and processes of scientific discovery, and the nature of scientific evidence upon which contemporary physics theories are based.
- Apply physical principles and concepts in physics to problems that affect their lives, in particular, and our society, in general.
- Analyze physical systems, solve problems, and answer questions using mathematics appropriate to physics and performing calculations appropriate to the task.
- Clearly communicate fundamental knowledge particular to physics with their peers using appropriate vocabulary.
PHYS& 114 - General Physics I with Lab
5.0 Credits
Topics covered will include basic concepts in mechanics, such as dynamics, kinematics, energy, and momentum (was PHYS& 124 and PHYS& 134). Prerequisite
MATH& 141 with a minimum grade of 2.0 and placement in ENGL& 101. Corequisite
Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Demonstrate a thorough understanding, at the nonmajors’ level, of the basic principles of Newtonian dynamics, kinematics, energy, and momentum.
- Develop a clear understanding of the scientific method and its application to these principles.
- Apply quantitative measures to situations involving these principles and develop a strong facility for working problems based on these principles.
- Analyze physical systems to decide what information and principles are relevant to understanding the behavior of the systems.
- Clearly communicate fundamental knowledge particular to physics with their peers using appropriate vocabulary.
PHYS& 115 - General Physics II with Lab
5.0 Credits
Topics covered will include basic concepts in waves, sound, heat, fluids, and optics. Four hours of lecture and two hours of lab weekly (was PHYS& 125 and PHYS& 135). Prerequisite
PHYS& 114 with a minimum grade of 2.0 and placement in ENGL& 101. Corequisite
Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Demonstrate a thorough understanding, at the nonmajors’ level, of the basic principles of waves, sound, heat, fluids, and optics.
- Develop a clear understanding of the scientific method and its application to these principles.
- Apply quantitative measures to situations involving these principles and develop a strong facility for working problems based on these principles.
- Analyze physical systems to decide what information and principles are relevant to understanding the behavior of the systems.
- Clearly communicate fundamental knowledge particular to physics with their peers using appropriate vocabulary.
PHYS& 116 - General Physics III with Lab
5.0 Credits
Topics covered will include basic concepts in electromagnetism, electronics, and modern physics. Modern physics includes relativity, atomic and nuclear physics, quantum mechanics, and sold state physics. Four hours of lecture and two hours of lab weekly (was PHYS& 126 and PHYS& 136). Prerequisite
PHYS& 115 with a minimum grade of 2.0 and placement in ENGL& 101. Corequisite
Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Demonstrate a thorough understanding, at the nonmajors’ level, of the basic principles of electromagnetism, electronics, and modern physics.
- Develop a clear understanding of the scientific method and its application to these principles.
- Apply quantitative measures to situations involving these principles and develop a strong facility for working problems based on these principles.
- Analyze physical systems to decide what information and principles are relevant to understanding the behavior of the systems.
- Clearly communicate fundamental knowledge particular to physics with their peers using appropriate vocabulary.
PHYS 155 - Special Topics
1.0 to 5.0 Credits
Seminars of current interest in physics. Prerequisite
PHYS& 114 or PHYS& 221. Corequisite
Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Explore current topics in physics.
- Read, evaluate, and interpret physical concepts and findings in general, technical, and research literature.
- Demonstrate the ability to construct, articulate, and defend a valid scientific argument and to critique others’ arguments and techniques.
PHYS 198 - Individual Project in Physics
1.0 to 5.0 Credits
Study of student selected project or approved experiences in the field of physics. S/U grade option. Course may be repeated for a maximum of 10 credits. Prerequisite
Corequisite
Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Complete an independent project (research or expression) on a focused area of interest or need, either individually or as a member of a research team.
- Develop specific concepts or materials relevant to the project topic.
- Develop, with guidance, a comprehensive approach or activity that supplements the learning in a particular course or program of study.
- Develop, implement, and complete a total project adhering to established or innovative procedures and due dates.
- Read, evaluate, and interpret physical concepts and findings in general, technical, and research literature.
- Demonstrate the ability to construct, articulate, and defend a valid scientific argument and to critique others’ arguments and techniques.
PHYS 199 - Special Projects
1.0 to 5.0 Credits
Individual projects in physics. Prerequisite
Corequisite
Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Complete an independent project (research or expression) on a focused area of interest or need, either individually or as a member of a research team.
- Develop specific concepts or materials relevant to the project topic.
- Develop, with guidance, a comprehensive approach or activity that supplements the learning in a particular course or program of study.
- Develop, implement, and complete a total project adhering to established or innovative procedures and due dates.
- Read, evaluate, and interpret physical concepts and findings in general, technical, and research literature.
- Demonstrate the ability to construct, articulate, and defend a valid scientific argument and to critique others’ arguments and techniques.
PHYS& 221 - Engineering Physics I with Lab
5.0 Credits
Physics for people with an interest in becoming scientists or engineers. Topics covered will be kinematics, dynamics, momentum and energy. Four hours of lecture and two hours of lab weekly. S/U grade option (was PHYS& 231 and PHYS& 241). Prerequisite
ENGL& 101 and MATH& 151. Corequisite
Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Demonstrate a thorough understanding, at the majors’ level, of the basic principles of Newtonian dynamics, kinematics, energy and momentum.
- Develop a clear understanding of the scientific method and its application to these principles.
- Apply quantitative measures to situations involving these principles and develop a strong facility for working problems based on these principles.
- Analyze a physical system to decide what information and principles are relevant to understanding the behavior of the systems.
- Clearly communicate fundamental knowledge particular to physics with their peers using appropriate vocabulary.
PHYS& 222 - Engineering Physics II with Lab
5.0 Credits
Topics covered will include electromagnetism, oscillations, and gravitation. Four hours of lecture and two hours of lab weekly. S/U grade option (was PHYS& 232 and PHYS& 242). Prerequisite
PHYS& 221 and MATH& 152. Corequisite
Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Demonstrate a thorough understanding, at the majors’ level, of the basic principles of electromagnetism, oscillations, and gravity.
- Develop a clear understanding of the scientific method and its application to these principles.
- Apply quantitative measures to situations involving these principles and develop a strong facility for working problems based on these principles.
- Analyze a physical system to decide what information and principles are relevant to understanding the behavior of the systems.
- Clearly communicate fundamental knowledge particular to physics with their peers using appropriate vocabulary.
PHYS& 223 - Engineering Physics III with Lab
5.0 Credits
Topics covered will include waves, fluids, optics, and modern physics. Four hours of lecture and two hours of lab weekly. S/U grade option (was PHYS& 233 and PHYS& 243). Prerequisite
PHYS& 222. Corequisite
Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Demonstrate a thorough understanding, at the majors’ level, of the basic principles of waves, fluids, optics, and modern physics.
- Develop a clear understanding of the scientific method and its application to these principles.
- Apply quantitative measures to situations involving these principles and develop a strong facility for working problems based on these principles.
- Analyze a physical system to decide what information and principles are relevant to understanding the behavior of the systems.
- Clearly communicate fundamental knowledge particular to physics with their peers using appropriate vocabulary.
PHYS 298 - Individual Project in Physics
1.0 to 5.0 Credits
Study of student selected project or approved experiences in the field of physics. S/U grade option. Course may be repeated for a maximum of 10 credits. Prerequisite
Corequisite
Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Complete an independent project (research or expression) on a focused area of interest or need, either individually or as a member of a research team.
- Develop specific concepts or materials relevant to the project topic.
- Develop, with guidance, a comprehensive approach or activity that supplements the learning in a particular course or program of study.
- Develop, implement, and complete a total project adhering to established or innovative procedures and due dates.
- Read, evaluate, and interpret physical concepts and findings in general, technical, and research literature.
- Demonstrate the ability to construct, articulate, and defend a valid scientific argument and to critique others’ arguments and techniques.
PHYS 299 - Special Projects
5.0 Credits
Individual projects in physics. Prerequisite
Corequisite
Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Complete an independent project (research or expression) on a focused area of interest or need, either individually or as a member of a research team.
- Develop specific concepts or materials relevant to the project topic.
- Develop, with guidance, a comprehensive approach or activity that supplements the learning in a particular course or program of study.
- Develop, implement, and complete a total project adhering to established or innovative procedures and due dates.
- Read, evaluate, and interpret physical concepts and findings in general, technical, and research literature.
- Demonstrate the ability to construct, articulate, and defend a valid scientific argument and to critique others’ arguments and techniques.
|
Print this Page