Course

Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
SDCM-0101
Version:
5
Organization's ID:
Physics 111
Organization:
Location:
Online
Length:
18 weeks (40 hours)
Minimum Passing Score:
70
ACE Credit Recommendation Period:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 3 Introductory Physics I
Description

Objective:

The course objective is for learners to be able to explain and apply fundamental concepts and principles of physics, including Newton’s laws of motion, force mechanics, linear momentum, mechanical waves, and oscillations.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Explain the scientific method and its application to physics experiments
  • Explain the fundamental concepts of motion, including force, friction, vectors, and Newton’s Laws
  • Distinguish between speed, velocity, and acceleration
  • Solve basic problems involving vectors, motion, slope, linear momentum, and gravitation
  • Explain Newton's Law of Gravitation and how it affects motion and centripetal forces
  • Compare linear and rotational motion
  • Describe the properties and relationships of energy, work, and power
  • Describe the properties of mechanical waves and the differences between transverse and longitudinal waves
  • Apply Pascal’s, Archimedes’, and Bernoulli’s principles
  • Describe the characteristics of simple harmonic motion

General Topics:

  • Math Basics for Physics
  • The Scientific Model
  • Using Vectors in Physics
  • Displacement, Velocity and Acceleration
  • Understanding Kinematics in Physics
  • Basics of Newton's Laws of Motion
  • Newton's Law of Gravitation
  • Understanding Work, Energy and 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

Methods of Assessment:

  • Examinations
  • Quizzes
Supplemental Materials
Equivalencies