10806154General 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 unit conversion, vector analysis, kinematics and dynamics of particles, rotational mechanics, fluids, heat and temperature, and harmonic motion and waves.
Total Credits
4
Course Competencies
  1. Solve problems involving dimensional unit analysis
    Assessment Strategies
    Homework, quizzes, exams, and/or lab activities
    Criteria
    use the conversion factor
    analyze solutions using dimensional analysis
    show the steps used to solve the problem
    include correct units of measure in your answer

  2. Perform vector analysis
    Assessment Strategies
    Homework, quizzes, exams, and/or lab activities
    Criteria
    add and subtract vectors using component method
    analyze vector problems in rectangular and polar form
    show the steps used to solve the problem
    include correct units of measure in your answer

  3. Apply the laws of particle kinematics
    Assessment Strategies
    Homework, quizzes, exams, and/or lab activities
    Criteria
    solve problems involving displacement, velocity, acceleration, and time in one- and two-dimensions
    interpret motion in one- and two-dimensions using diagrams or graphs
    show the steps used to solve the problem
    include correct units of measure in your answer

  4. Apply the laws of particle dynamics
    Assessment Strategies
    Homework, quizzes, exams, and/or lab activities
    Criteria
    apply Newton’s laws to physical systems in one- and two-dimensions
    draw a freebody or motion diagram representing the problem
    use the freebody diagram to solve for unknowns
    solve uniform circular motion problems
    show the steps used to solve the problem
    include correct units of measure in your answer

  5. Solve problems using concepts of work, energy, and power
    Assessment Strategies
    Homework, quizzes, exams, and/or lab activities
    Criteria
    calculate work, kinetic energy, potential energy, and power
    apply the law of conservation of energy
    apply the work energy theorem
    show the steps used to solve the problem
    include correct units of measure in your answer

  6. Solve problems based on concepts of impulse and momentum
    Assessment Strategies
    Homework, quizzes, exams, and/or lab activities
    Criteria
    calculate momentum and impulse
    apply the law of conservation of momentum
    apply the impulse-momentum theorem
    show the steps used to solve the problem
    include correct units of measure in your answer

  7. Apply the laws of rotational mechanics
    Assessment Strategies
    Homework, quizzes, exams, and/or lab activities
    Criteria
    solve problems involving angular displacement, angular velocity, angular acceleration, and time
    draw a freebody or motion diagram representing the problem
    use the freebody diagram to solve for unknowns
    apply the principle of static equilibrium
    calculate moment of inertia
    calculate rotational energy, work, and power
    apply the conservation laws to rotation
    show the steps used to solve the problem
    include correct units of measure in your answer

  8. Solve problems involving properties of fluids
    Assessment Strategies
    Homework, quizzes, exams, and/or lab activities
    Criteria
    calculate density and pressure
    apply Archimedes' Principle
    solve problems in fluid dynamics
    show the steps used to solve the problem
    include correct units of measure in your answer

  9. Solve problems involving heat and temperature.
    Assessment Strategies
    Homework, quizzes, exams, and/or lab activities
    Criteria
    complete temperature conversion problems
    solve problems related to specific heat and latent heat
    apply concepts related to heat transfer
    solve problems related to gas laws
    solve problems related to thermal expansion
    apply the concepts of the First Law of Thermodynamics
    show the steps used to solve the problem
    include correct units of measure in your answer

  10. Solve problems involving simple harmonic motion and waves
    Assessment Strategies
    Homework, quizzes, exams, and/or lab activities
    Criteria
    solve problems related to simple harmonic motion
    solve problems involving frequency, amplitude, wavelengths, and wave speed
    describe interference and resonance
    solve problems involving sound intensity levels
    solve problems using the doppler effect
    show the steps used to solve the problem
    include correct units of measure in your answer