Course

Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
SDCM-0255
Version:
1
Organization's ID:
Physics 111L
Organization:
Length:
45 hours or 14 weeks
Minimum Passing Score:
70
ACE Credit Recommendation Period:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 4 Physics with Laboratory
Description

Objective:

The course objective is to prepare students to analyze and apply practical physics concepts and skills, including Newton's laws of motion, force mechanics, linear momentum, mechanical waves, and oscillations.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Differentiate between linear and rotational motion
  • Distinguish between speed, velocity, and acceleration, and solve problems involving the three concepts
  • Describe the properties and relationship of energy, work, and power
  • Explain the properties of waves, including reflection, refraction, interference, and diffraction
  • Explain the basic concepts of motion, force, and friction, including Newton's Laws of Motion
  • Solve problems involving vectors and linear momentum
  • Summarize Newton's Law of Gravitation and how it affects motion and centripetal forces
  • Distinguish Pascal's, Archimedes', and Bernoulli's principles
  • Discuss the principles of simple harmonic motion
  • Apply the concepts of significant figures, conversion factors and uncertainties in solving problems in mechanics and waves
  • Apply the scientific method to experiments

General Topics:

  • Math Basics for Physics
  • The Scientific Model
  • Using Vectors in Physics
  • Displacement, Velocity & Acceleration
  • Understanding Kinematics in Physics
  • Basics of Newton's Laws of Motion
  • Newton's Law of Gravitation
  • Understanding Work, Energy & Power
  • Linear Momentum
  • Overview of Rotational Motion
  • Overview of Oscillations in Physics
  • Overview of Waves in Physics
  • Overview of Sound in Physics
  • Overview of Light in Physics
  • Overview of Fluids in Physics
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

  • Audio Visual Materials
  • Laboratory
  • Practical Exercises

Methods of Assessment:

  • Examinations
  • Other
  • Quizzes
  • Labs
Supplemental Materials
Equivalencies