Objectives for PHY 100 Introductory Physics

 

This is a course in general physics including introductory principles of physics for higher level physics study. This course does not meet the requirements for an associate degree, but may meet the requirements for a diploma or a certificate. The general objectives are to promote an interest in physics, to enable the student to more thoroughly understand the concepts of physics in general, to enable the student to apply knowledge to a specific problem in a systematic manner, and to enable the student to develop skill in handling apparatus and to practice the procedures of making accurate measurements and presenting results in a scientific report. Specific objectives are upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to solve problems or answer questions dealing with and to understand the concepts of

 

historical perspective

fundamental mathematics

work & energy

mechanics

Newton’s laws of motion

light & color

momentum

rotational motion

gravity

projectile motion

satellite motion

atomic nature of matter

temperature

heat

thermal expansion

vibrations

waves

sound

electrostatics

magnetism

unit systems

basic algebra

graphing

basic lab equipment

scientific notation

earth’s magnetic field

basic trigonometry and geometry