An introduction to the concepts and laws of physics, and how their applications can be used to understand the behavior of familiar phenomena and objects. Concepts are emphasized more than formulas and numbers.
Athena Title
Physical Science
Equivalent Courses
Not open to students with credit in PHYS 1010E
Semester Course Offered
Offered fall, spring and summer
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Student learning Outcomes
Students will be able to use the SI (metric) system to interpret physical quantities and to place them in the context of familiar values.
Students will be able to apply fundamental principles of physics to explain a variety of everyday phenomena, from motion of objects to energy flow to technology and communications.
Students will be able to interpret physical data and relationships presented using graphs, tables, diagrams, and other visualizations.
Students will develop curiosity in the science of the physical world and confidence in exploring scientific questions and their relationship to society.
Topical Outline
Motion and Newton's laws
Conservation principles of energy and momentum
Electricity and magnetism
Waves and wave behavior
Basic atomic, nuclear, and chemical physics
Introduction to astronomical topics
General Education Core
CORE II: Physical Sciences
Institutional Competencies Learning Outcomes
Analytical Thinking
The ability to reason, interpret, analyze, and solve problems from a wide array of authentic contexts.
