Course

Course Summary
Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
SDCM-0138
Organization's ID:
Physics 101
Organization:
Location:
Classroom-based
Length:
Self-paced, 18 weeks (45 hours)
Dates Offered:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 3 Introduction to Physics
Description

Objective:

The course objective is to learn and apply fundamental physics principles and laws including vectors, linear momentum, fluids, motion, translational and rotational equilibrium, electric force fields and magnetism.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Calculate displacement, velocity and acceleration
  • Determine if the forces on an object are balanced or unbalanced
  • Calculate kinetic, gravitational and elastic potential energies
  • Infer a final energy given a starting energy
  • Differentiate between mass and weight
  • Describe the relationship between electricity and magnetism
  • Explain the difference between how alpha, beta and gamma radiation affects the nucleus of an atom
  • Explain how a hydraulic lift works
  • Describe the three types of heat transference methods and give correct examples for each

General Topics:

  • Introduction to physics
  • Overview of vectors
  • Overview of kinematics
  • Overview of forces
  • Overview of gravity
  • Basics of Newton's First Law
  • Basics of Newton's Second Law
  • Basics of Newton's Third Law
  • Energy and work in physics
  • Overview of linear momentum in physics
  • Basics of rotational motion
  • Waves in physics
  • Sound and light in physics
  • Basics of optics
  • Fluid dynamics in physics
  • Basics of thermodynamics in physics
  • Overview of electrostatics
  • Overview of magnetism
  • Basics of nuclear physics
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

  • Audio Visual Materials

Methods of Assessment:

  • Examinations
  • Quizzes

Minimum Passing Score:

70%
Supplemental Materials