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PHY 1110 – Introductory Physics
Course Description The course is an introduction to some of the basic laws of physics. Topics include: systems of units and conversion of units; vector algebra; Newtonian mechanics; fluids and thermodynamics; heat; light, and optics; mechanical waves; electricity and magnetism; and modern physics. Laboratory experience supports classroom learning. Computer use is an integral part of class and laboratory assignments.
Competency Areas	Hours
Systems of Units and Conversion of Units	Class	4
Newtonian Mechanics	D. Lab	0
Fluids and Thermodynamics	P. Lab/O.B.I.	3
Heat	Credit	5
Light and Optics
Mechanical Waves
Electricity and Magnetism
Modern Physics

Prerequisite:	MAT 1101 or MAT 1111
Corequisite:

Course Guide

Competency	After completing this section, the student will be able to:	Hours
		Class	D.Lab	P.Lab/ O.B.I.
Systems of Units and Conversion OF UNITS		2	0	3
Units	Define the systems of units.
Conversions	Solve problems involving unit conversions.
Newtonian Mechanics		12	0	9
Equilibrium	Sate conditions and solve problems involving equilibrium.
	Draw free body diagrams.
Kinematics	Define and analyze problems involving bodies in motion.
Dynamics	Define Newton’s laws of motion and analyze problems involving forces.
Work and energy	Define work, kinetic energy, and potential energy.
	Solve problems involving work, energy, and power.
Fluids and Thermodynamics		12	0	9
Fluid mechanics and thermodynamics	Define terms of fluid mechanics and thermodynamics.
	Solve problems involving fluid mechanics and thermodynamics.
	Analyze laws of thermodynamics.
Heat		2	0	3
Heat and temperature	Define terms of heat and temperature.
	Solve problems involving heat and temperature.
Light and Optics		4	0	3
Light and electromagnetic waves	Describe the basic properties of light and electromagnetic waves.
Geometric optics	Apply the laws of reflection and refraction of light.
	Define types of lenses and mirrors.
Mechanical Waves		2	0	1
Properties	Describe the basic properties of mechanical waves. Include both sound waves and waves on a string as examples.
Energy transport	Demonstrate energy transport through different mediums by mechanical waves.
Electricity and Magnetism		4	0	2
Electricity and magnetism	Define quantities of electricity and magnetism.
	Solve problems involving electric and magnetic fields and forces.
Ohm’s law	Define Ohm’s law and apply to simple circuits.
Magnetism	Define units of magnetism.
	Describe natural magnetism.
Modern Physics		2	0	3
Dual nature of light	Describe the properties and the dual nature of light.
Dual nature of matter	Describe the wave properties of matter.
Uncertainty Principle	Describe the Heisenberg uncertainty principle.
Atom and subatomic particles	Describe the quantum theory of the atom and subatomic particles.
Hydrogen atom	Describe the hydrogen atom and calculate its energy levels.

Suggested Resources

Media Print Audio/Visual Web Other	Note: Please adhere to the APA Formatting and Style Guidelines. Examples: Author, A. A. (Year of publication). Title of work: Capital letter also for subtitle. Location: Publisher. Duncan, G.J., & Brooks-Gunn, J. (Eds.). (1997). Consequences of growing up poor. New York: Russell Sage Foundation.
Print	Griffith, W. T. (2006). The physics of every day phenomena. (5^th ed.) New York: McGraw Hill.
	Hewitt, Paul. G. (2006). Conceptual physics (10^th ed.). Addison Wesley.
	Nave, Carl. R. (1985). Physics for the health sciences. (3^rd ed.) Elsevier Health Sciences.
	Serway, Raymond A. & Faughn, Jerry S. (2005). College physics: Volume 1. (7^th ed). Brooks/Cole.
	Urone, Paul P. (1985). Physics with health science applications. (2^nd ed) New York: John Wiley & Sons.
	Touger, Jerold. (2006). Introductory physics, building understanding: Version 1.1. New York: John Wiley & Sons.

Posted: 09/29/08