10-806-143 College Physics 1
Course Information
Description
Presents the applications and theory of basic physics principles. This course emphasizes problem solving, laboratory investigation and applications. Topics include laboratory safety, unit conversions and analysis, kinematics, dynamics, work, energy, power, temperature and heat.
Total Credits
3
Course Competencies
  1. Demonstrate safety procedures and protocols in the laboratory
    Assessment Strategies
    through completion of lab activities
    Criteria
    you can explain the use of safety equipment in the laboratory
    you can locate the safety equipment in the laboratory
    you can locate the emergency exit route from the the laboratory and the classroom
    you can explain the importance of safety in the laboratory

  2. Solve problems involving unit conversions and unit analysis
    Assessment Strategies
    with the use of a scientific calculator
    through completion of homework
    through completion of quizzes/exams
    through completion of lab activities
    Criteria
    you use the conversion factor method to make correct conversions
    you show the steps used to solve the problem
    you include correct units of measure in your answer

  3. Apply the concepts of kinematics
    Assessment Strategies
    with the use of a scientific calculator
    through completion of homework
    through completion of quizzes/exams
    through completion of lab activities
    Criteria
    you correctly solve problems involving displacement, velocity, acceleration, and time
    you show the steps used to solve the problem
    you include correct units of measure in your answer

  4. Apply the laws of dynamics
    Assessment Strategies
    with the use of a scientific calculator
    through completion of homework
    through completion of quizzes/exams
    through completion of lab activities
    Criteria
    you draw an accurate freebody diagram or motion diagram representing the problem
    you use the freebody diagram to solve for unknowns
    you correctly solve uniform circular motion problems
    you show the steps used to solve the problem
    you include correct units of measure in your answer

  5. Apply the concepts of work, energy, and power
    Assessment Strategies
    with the use of a scientific calculator
    through completion of homework
    through completion of quizzes/exams
    through completion of lab activities
    Criteria
    you accurately solve problems involving work
    you accurately solve problems involving power
    you accurately solve problems involving kinetic energy
    you accurately solve problems involving potential energy
    you correctly solve problems using the law of conservation of energy
    you show the steps used to solve the problem
    you include correct units of measure in your answer

  6. Apply the principle of conservation of momentum
    Assessment Strategies
    with the use of a scientific calculator
    through completion of homework
    through completion of quizzes/exams
    through completion of lab activities
    Criteria
    you accurately solve problems involving momentum
    you correctly solve problems using the law of conservation of momentum
    you show steps used to solve the problem
    you include correct units of measure in your answer

  7. Assess the thermal properties of matter
    Assessment Strategies
    with the use of a scientific calculator
    through completion of homework
    through completion of quizzes/exams
    through completion of lab activities
    Criteria
    you accurately complete temperature conversion problems
    you accurately solve thermal expansion problems
    you accurately solve gas law problems
    you show the steps used to solve the problem
    you include the correct units of measure in your answer

  8. Apply the principles of heat transfer
    Assessment Strategies
    with the use of a scientific calculator
    through completion of homework
    through completion of quizzes/exams
    through completion of lab activities
    Criteria
    your application explains thermal equilibrium and the zeroth law of thermodynamics
    your application explains the theoretical aspects of conduction
    your application explains the theoretical aspects of convection
    your application explains the theoretical aspects of radiation
    your application explains the theoretical aspects of heat transfer
    you show the steps used to solve the problem
    you include the correct units of measure in your answer

  9. Analyze thermodynamics of a system
    Assessment Strategies
    with the use of a scientific calculator
    through completion of homework
    through completion of quizzes/exams
    through completion of lab activities
    Criteria
    you accurately solve problems related to temperature change
    you accurately solve problems related to phase change
    you accurately solve problems related to the conservation of thermal energy
    you show the steps used to solve the problem
    you include correct units in your answer