COURSE OUTLINE
A. Unit Code and Title: 0645/PH 190 Basic Physics
B. Curriculum/Program: Liberal Arts/Science - Physics
C. Catalog Description:
An introductory physics course that usesbasicalgebraand a conceptual approach for certain topics in mechanics such as but not limited to motion, forces, energy, machines, transmission of rotational motion, fluids, heat, engines and heat engines.
Corequisites: PH 191, MT 007 or MT 013
F/S (C, N, S)
PH 190 does not fulfill a lab science requirement for a liberal arts science degree.
D. Duration of Instructional Period: Fifty minutes per lecture and three lectures per week for fifteen weeks.
E. Academic Credit Hours: 4.0 credit hours
Lecture
3.0 contact hours
(Lecture hrs-Lab hrs-credit hrs): 3-0-4
F. Suggested Text/Course Materials: “Applied Physics”, 10th ed. by Ewen, Schurter, Gunersen, Pub: Prentice Hall.
Other supplementary materials include:
· VHS and DVDs in the library collection and the physics department
· This is a web-assisted course supported by Blackboard where a list of recommended websites related to the course content is available to students.
G. Course Outcomes: Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:
1. Explain how several physical phenomena and technological applications are understood using basic laws of physics
2. Use mathematical skills and techniques in solving problems
3. Write comprehensive answers to qualitative questions.
H. Program Competencies:
1. To understand and utilize the methods scientists employ to explore natural phenomena including: observation, hypothesis development, measurement and data collection, experimentation, evaluation of evidence, and employment of mathematical analysis.
2. To collect scientific data, and utilize concepts and models employed in one of the natural sciences.
I. SUNY General Education Ten Knowledge Areas: Natural Science (as H item above)
J. ECC Learning Outcomes (LO). This course satisfies Level 2 ECC Learning Outcomes:
4 Scientific Reasoning (1, 2, 3)
5. Quantitative Reasoning (2)
K. Student Learning:
K1. Evaluation of Student Learning: Course objectives will be measured by:
· Three written non-comprehensive examinations focusing upon quantitative word problems to be given during lab class and at the completion of each unit, counting for 60% of the total grade. Exams are closed-book tests with equation sheet provided.
· Lab performance in concurrent lab course PH 191 counting for 25% of total grade.
· Homework submitted for every chapter covered in class and counting for 15% of total grade.
K2. Assessment of Student Learning: Course will be assessed using tests, projects and rubrics described on the program assessment plan as submitted to the College Assessment Committee.
L. Library Resources: Encyclopedia of Physics (DVD) and Mechanical Universe (DVD)
M. Topical Outline: The course content is presented according to the following three units and the topics are selected from the chapters listed below. Each unit is covered in approximately five weeks.
· Unit 1: Introduction, Motion, Vectors, Forces and Newton’s Law, Collisions
(Chapters 1-6)
· Unit 2: Work, Energy, Power, Rotational Motion, Gears and Transmission, Simple Machines
(Chapters 7-10)
· Unit 3: Fluid Mechanics, Heat and Heat Transfer.
(Chapters 11, 12, 13 )
N. Proposal prepared by:
Ethel A. Petrou, Ph.D. 18 Feb. 2015
Date last updated: 2/18/2015