31806363Science 1
Course Information
Description
Covers basic principles of physics which have frequent and common practical applications for students pursuing a vocation in trade and industry. Relates applications to student vocational fields. Includes measurement, mechanics, machines, properties of matter, fluid principles, heat and electricity. Features lecture, discussion and laboratory.
Total Credits
2
Course Competencies
  1. Investigate measurement
    Assessment Strategies
    Problem sets, lab, exam
    Criteria
    Identify the accuracy of measurement instruments
    Measurements are expressed with significant figures which match the accuracy of the
    measurement instrument
    Measurements of the same quantity with different instruments are the same within the
    accuracy of the instruments
    Converted measurements are correct
    Perform metric conversions by moving the decimal point and/or adding zeros
    Select correct conversion factor(s)
    Show conversion ratios when converting units
    Show units at all stages in solution, including final answer
    Converted measurements have same number of significant digits as original measurement

  2. Solve basic algebra problems
    Assessment Strategies
    Problem sets, exam
    Criteria
    Represent quantities with variables
    Substitute given numbers for variables into formulas
    Rearrange formulas to solve for an indicated variable

  3. Create graphs of data
    Assessment Strategies
    Graphing problem set, graphs of laboratory data
    Criteria
    Graph axes are labeled with quantities and units
    Determine a scale for the graph that uses even increments (e.g. 1, 2, 5, or 10) and uses most of the graph paper
    Graph is titled
    Data points are easily readable
    Sketch a line of best fit with a ruler
    Determine the slope of the line of best fit

  4. Use scientific problem solving method
    Assessment Strategies
    Problem set, lab, exam
    Criteria
    Identify known and unknown quantities with variables for a problem
    Select an appropriate formula to solve the problem
    Identify unknown quantities and rearrange the formula to solve for the unknown
    Substitute known quantities for variables in formula
    Show units when substituting
    Perform any necessary unit conversions
    Your final answer includes units

  5. Investigate vectors and scalars
    Assessment Strategies
    Lab, exam
    Criteria
    Distinguish between a vector and a scalar
    Use the force table to determine equilibrants
    Draw a free body diagram of the vectors acting on an object
    Select and apply a scale to convert physical quantities into graphical vectors
    Draw vectors using a ruler and a protractor
    Add vectors by connecting them head-to-tail
    Break vectors into components using sines and cosines
    Add the components of vectors
    Combine the components of a vector into a magnitude and direction using Pythagoras's theorem and tangents

  6. Investigate linear motion
    Assessment Strategies
    Problem set, lab, exam
    Criteria
    Solve speed problems using v=s/t and the scientific problem solving method
    Distinguish speed and velocity
    Solve acceleration problems using a=delta v/t and the scientific problem solving method
    Express acceleration in terms of the acceleration due to gravity

  7. Apply Newton's laws
    Assessment Strategies
    Problem set, exam
    Criteria
    Solve thought problems using Newton's first law
    Solve problems using Newton's second law and the scientific problem solving method
    Solve thought problems using Newton's third law
    Distinguish force, mass and weight
    Relate mass and weight using Newton's second law and the acceleration due to gravity

  8. Investigate work, energy and power
    Assessment Strategies
    Problem sets, lab, exam
    Criteria
    Solve problems using W = Fd and the scientific problem solving method
    Solve problems using conservation of energy and the scientific problem solving method
    Identify the effect of changing speed and mass on kinetic energy
    Solve power problems using the scientific problem solving method

  9. Apply concepts of torque and equilibrium
    Assessment Strategies
    Problem set, lab, exam
    Criteria
    Solve torque problems using the scientific problem solving method
    Identify the torque arm when a force is applied at an angle
    Solve translational equilibrium problems using the scientific problem solving method
    Solve rotational equilibrium problems using the scientific problem solving method
    Use translational and rotational equilibrium in conjunction to solve problems, as specified by the instructor

  10. Investigate simple machines
    Assessment Strategies
    Problem set, lab, exam
    Criteria
    Solve problems using AMA, IMA and efficiency and the scientific problem solving method
    Identify the IMA formula for the six types of simple machines
    Apply simple machines concepts to explain a tool or machine used in your technical area
    Set up examples of different types of simple machines

  11. Investigate pressure, buoyancy, and Archimedes’ Principle
    Assessment Strategies
    Problem set, lab, exam
    Criteria
    Solve problems using the pressure relationships
    Solve problems using Pascal's principle

  12. Use Fahrenheit, Celsius, Kelvin and Rankine temperature scales
    Assessment Strategies
    Problem set, exam
    Criteria
    Express temperatures in Fahrenheit, Celsius, Kelvin and Rankine

  13. Investigate thermal expansion, specific heat, and heat transfer
    Assessment Strategies
    Problem set, lab, exam
    Criteria
    Identify the dependencies for thermal expansion
    Solve thermal expansion problems using the scientific problem solving method
    Apply thermal expansion concepts to physical situations

  14. Investigate simple circuits and electric power
    Assessment Strategies
    Problem sets, lab, exam
    Criteria
    Identify the parts of a simple circuit, including conductors, current sources, resistors and other loads, and switches
    Examine the functioning of a chemical battery
    Construct and read simple circuit diagrams
    Apply simple circuit diagrams to create a circuit
    Use a multimeter to measure voltage and current
    Apply Ohm's law to complete circuits problems
    Solve series circuits
    Solve parallel circuits
    Solve combination circuits