PHYS 2010 College Physics I
- Division: Natural Science and Math
- Department: Physics
- Credit/Time Requirement: Credit: 4; Lecture: 4; Lab: 0
- Prerequisites: MATH 1050 and MATH 1060, or equivalent
- Corequisites: PHYS 2015
- Semesters Offered: Fall
- Semester Approved: Fall 2023
- Five-Year Review Semester: Summer 2029
- End Semester: Summer 2029
- Optimum Class Size: 18
- Maximum Class Size: 24
Course Description
PHYS 2010 is the first semester of a two-semester sequence in algebra/trigonometry-based general physics. The course is designed for students majoring in pre-medical, pre-dental, pre-pharmacy, and other biological sciences. The topics covered include the study of kinetics, statics, dynamics, momentum, energy, rotational motion, gravitation, solids and fluids, and thermodynamics.
Justification
This course is a necessary component of the curriculum for pre-medical, pre-dental, pre-pharmacy, and other biological science majors. This course is designed to be transferable to other higher education institutions in Utah which offer a similar course with the same course number.
Student Learning Outcomes
- Upon successful completion of this course students will understand be able to apply important scientific laws and principles, such as Newton's Laws.
- Students will understand and emulate the scientific approach to gaining knowledge.
- Students will be able to solve physics problems and apply them in scenarios from daily life and other fields of study.
- Students will recognize and make connections between Physics and other fields such as medicine and Biology.
Course Content
The course will cover the following topics:- Units and unit conversion- Motion in one dimension- Vectors and two dimensional motion- The Laws of Motion (Kinematics) - Work and Energy - Momentum and Collisions - Circular Motion and the Law of Gravity - Rotational Equilibrium and Rotational Dynamics - Solids and Fluids- The Laws of ThermodynamicsThe fundamental aspects of physical laws will be a major focus, but the development and history of our understanding of these laws will also be emphasized.
Key Performance Indicators: Students will be assessed based on the following criteria.Homework 10 to 30%Quizzes 0 to 30%Exams 20 to 50%Projects 0 to 15%Comprehensive Final Exam 15 to 35%Representative Text and/or Supplies: College Physics, current or recent edition by Raymond S. Serway and Chris VuillePedagogy Statement: Instructional Mediums: Lecture