Course

Course Summary
Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
SAYA-0031
Organization's ID:
PHYS101
Organization:
Saylor Academy
Location:
Classroom-based
Length:
130 hours
Dates Offered:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 3 General or Introductory Physics
Description

Objective:

The course objective is to provide an introduction to the current physical understanding of our universe, from an examination of basic principles of physical law, their application to the behavior of objects, and the use of the scientific method in driving advances in this knowledge.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Identify the values of the most common metric prefixes
  • Compare and contrast distance and displacement
  • Describe the effects of gravity on an object's motion
  • Add and subtract vectors
  • Determine the net force on an object
  • Use Newton's second law of motion to analyze dynamic problems
  • Compare and contrast the physical properties associated with linear motion and rotational motion
  • Describe the relationship between work done and the change in kinetic energy
  • Describe the concept of potential energy and how it relates to work
  • Solve dynamics problems using conservation of energy
  • State Newton's second law in terms of momentum
  • Solve kinematics and dynamic problems involving rotational motion
  • Apply energy concepts to rotational motion
  • Explain the difference between a theory and a law
  • Define and distinguish between vector and scalar physical quantities
  • Solve dimensional kinematics problems
  • Separately analyze the horizontal and vertical motions in projectile problems
  • solve problems involving springs
  • State Newton's law of gravity in words
  • Use the laws of gravity and circular motion to solve problems involving planets and satellites
  • Define the work done on an object by a force
  • Describe the distinction between renewable and nonrenewable energy sources
  • Use conservation of momentum to solve collision problems
  • Define the conditions necessary for a rigid body to be in equilibrium
  • Solve statics problems
  • Compare and contrast the dynamics of linear and rotational motion

General Topics:

  • Introduction to physics
  • Motion in a straight line
  • Kinematics in two dimensions
  • Dynamics
  • Circular motion and gravity
  • Work and energy
  • Momentum and collisions
  • Statics and torque
  • Angular momentum
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

  • Audio Visual Materials
  • Computer Based Training
  • Lectures
  • Practical Exercises

Methods of Assessment:

  • Examinations

Minimum Passing Score:

70%
Supplemental Materials