Course Prerequisites

• Grade of C or better in PHYS 1405.

Instructional Methodology

This is a lecture with a lab course which includes time for class discussions, demonstrations, student projects, labs and/or activities guided by the instructor. 

Required Texts/Materials

• Conceptual Physics, 12th Edition- Hewitt with First Day Access Ac

• Calculator (with for example, arithmetic and exponents) square

Optional Texts/Materials

Relatively Thin 3-Ring Binder     

PHYS 1407 – Conceptual Physics

COURSE CALENDAR

More labs to be added.

These dates and assignments are subject to change but with reasonable prior notification.

Course Description

Conceptual survey of topics in physics, including the fundamentals of optics, electricity, magnetism, and modern physics. Intended for liberal arts and other non-science majors, but science majors with weak physics background may wish to use this as an introduction to physics principles.

Course Rationale/Objectives

 Generally, our courses are intended to help students fulfill degree requirements in science, to prepare students for further studies, or both. The instructor should articulate here what type of student the course is intended for: non-science major, science major, engineers. Since this course is  intended for transfer to a four-year institution, they will be taught at the university level.

Student Learning Outcomes

Course-Level Student Learning Outcomes:

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

• Demonstrate understanding of the nature of science and scientific methods and how science differs from other ways of understanding the world.
• Demonstrate knowledge of electrostatics (e.g., electric charges, forces, fields, and energy) and conceptually apply that knowledge to simple physical systems.
• Demonstrate knowledge of electrical circuits and apply that knowledge to simple electrical circuits.
• Demonstrate knowledge of electromagnetism (e.g., electric currents, magnetic fields, and magnetic forces) and conceptually apply that knowledge to simple physical systems.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the nature of light and the electromagnetic spectrum.
• Demonstrate knowledge of optics (geometric and physical) and conceptually apply that knowledge to optical systems.
• Demonstrate knowledge of principles of modern physics, such as relativity, quantum mechanics, basic atomic and nuclear structure, and cosmology.
• Demonstrate the ability to collect, analyze, and interpret data.
• Demonstrate the ability to communicate findings in terms of fundamental physical concepts.

General Education Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, students will demonstrate competence in:

• Critical Thinking

Gathering, analyzing, synthesizing, evaluating and applying information.

• Interpersonal Skills

Interacting collaboratively to achieve common goals.

• Quantitative and Empirical Reasoning

Applying mathematical, logical and scientific principles and methods.

• Written, Oral and Visual Communication
  Communicating effectively, adapting to purpose, structure, audience, and medium.