Students are introduced to basic physical concepts in mechanics, fluids, heat, sound, optics, electricity, magnetism, atomic and nuclear physics. Recommend completion of one year of high school algebra prior to taking this course.
Concurrent enrollment in PHY 107L is required.
Prerequisites
Reading proficiency as established by District policy.
Student Learning Outcomes
- Distinguish between scientific and non-scientific phenomena.
- Analyze day-to-day situations (household appliances, phenomena in nature) using concepts in mechanics, fluid mechanics, heat and thermodynamics, electricity, magnetism and electromagnetism, light and optics, atomic and nuclear physics.
- Use computer software and hardware including graphical analysis, data studio, and sensors adequately.
- Use lab equipment, new and old, adequately.