Course

Course Summary
Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
SDCM-0101
Organization's ID:
Physics 111
Organization:
Location:
Classroom-based
Length:
Self-paced, 12 weeks (40 hours)
Dates Offered:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 3 College Physics Theory I
Description

Objective:

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

Learning Outcomes:

  • explain the scientific method and apply it to experiments
  • illustrate the basic concepts of motion, force and friction, including Newton's Laws of Motion
  • distinguish between speed, velocity, and acceleration, and solve problems involving the three concepts
  • solve problems involving vectors, motion, slope, and linear momentum
  • summarize Newton's Law of Gravitation and how it affects motion and centripetal forces
  • differentiate between linear and rotational motion
  • articulate the properties and relationship of energy, work, and power
  • explain the properties of mechanical waves, including resonance, reflection, diffraction, and the differences between transverse and longitudinal waves
  • paraphrase Pascal's, Archimedes', and Bernoulli's principles
  • discuss the principles of simple harmonic motion.

General Topics:

  • : the scientific model
  • Math basics for physics
  • Motion and force mechanics
  • Basics of Newton's laws of motion
  • Speed, velocity and acceleration
  • Using vectors in physics
  • Solving motion problems
  • Newton's Law of Gravitation
  • Linear momentum
  • Overview of rotational motion
  • Understanding work, energy and power
  • Mechanical waves
  • Overview of fluids in physics
  • Overview of oscillations in physics
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

  • Audio Visual Materials

Methods of Assessment:

  • Examinations
  • Quizzes

Minimum Passing Score:

70%
Supplemental Materials