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- Introduction:
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Physics is a course which introduces the student to the relationships between matter and energy. A knowledge and understanding of the principles of physics not only leads to a profound understanding of the physical world but also supplies the scientist with the insight to develop new and innovative ideas.
- Textbook:
- Physics. Raymond A. Serway and Jerry S. Faughn. Holt, Rinehart and Winston 2002.
- Objective:
- The Student Will
- Understand major physics concepts.
- Understand the characteristics that are unique to mechanics, heat, electricity, magnetism, and atomic phenomena.
- Understand the role, place, and interactions of matter and energy in the universe.
- Understand the personal, social, and ethical implications of physics and technology.
- Demonstrate mastery of the process of scientific inquiry.
- Understand that science is a way of knowing and that technology is a way of adapting.
- Use such cognitive skills as critical thinking, problem solving, and ethical analysis.
- Assessment:
- The student's command of the subject material will be assessed using the following:
- Assignments including a combination of textbook assignments and worksheets.
- Laboratory reports.
- Tests.
- Project assignments.
- Participation in class discussions.
- Instruction:
- Science is a multifaceted subject. Students will be exposed to a variety of instructional methods.
- Lecture.
- Textbook assignments and worksheets.
- Laboratory investigations.
- Projects, including library research and model making.
- Class and small group discussion.
- Audiovisual materials including video tapes, overhead transparencies, DVD/CD ROM and the world wide web.
- Major Concepts:
- Tools of a Scientist
- Structure of Matter
- Types of Energy
- Principles of Mechanics
- Interaction of Forces
- Properties of Electricity
- Properties of Magnetism
- Properties of Waves
- Principles of Astronomy
- Major Skills:
- Identification and Correct Use of Lab Equipment
- Safety Practice
- Use of Metric Units
- Measurement with a Ruler, Balance, and Graduated Cylinder
- Observing
- Collecting and Analyzing Data
Identifying and Controlling Variables
- Interpreting and making Graphs and Tables
- Formulating, Testing and Refuting Hypotheses
- Forming and Using Models
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