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CATALOG INFORMATION
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Discipline and Nbr:
PHYS 11 | Title:
CONCEPTUAL PHYSICS |
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Full Title:
Conceptual Physics |
Last Reviewed:4/10/2023 |
Units | Course Hours per Week | | Nbr of Weeks | Course Hours Total |
Maximum | 4.00 | Lecture Scheduled | 3.00 | 17.5 max. | Lecture Scheduled | 52.50 |
Minimum | 4.00 | Lab Scheduled | 3.00 | 8 min. | Lab Scheduled | 52.50 |
| Contact DHR | 0 | | Contact DHR | 0 |
| Contact Total | 6.00 | | Contact Total | 105.00 |
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| Non-contact DHR | 0 | | Non-contact DHR Total | 0 |
| Total Out of Class Hours: 105.00 | Total Student Learning Hours: 210.00 | |
Title 5 Category:
AA Degree Applicable
Grading:
Grade or P/NP
Repeatability:
00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP
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Catalog Description:
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Introduction to the principles of classical and modern physics emphasizing basic concepts and topics such as mechanics, light, sound, quantum physics, electricity and magnetism, optics, and particle physics.
Prerequisites/Corequisites:
Completion of MATH 150B or higher (V1) OR Course Completion of MATH 151
Recommended Preparation:
Eligibility for ENGL 1A or equivalent
Limits on Enrollment:
Schedule of Classes Information
Description:
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Introduction to the principles of classical and modern physics emphasizing basic concepts and topics such as mechanics, light, sound, quantum physics, electricity and magnetism, optics, and particle physics.
(Grade or P/NP)
Prerequisites:Completion of MATH 150B or higher (V1) OR Course Completion of MATH 151
Recommended:Eligibility for ENGL 1A or equivalent
Limits on Enrollment:
Transfer Credit:CSU;UC.
Repeatability:00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP
ARTICULATION, MAJOR, and CERTIFICATION INFORMATION
Associate Degree: | Effective: | Fall 2011
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Area: | C
| Natural Sciences
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CSU GE: | Transfer Area | | Effective: | Inactive: |
| B1 | Physical Science | Fall 2011 | |
| B3 | Laboratory Activity | | |
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IGETC: | Transfer Area | | Effective: | Inactive: |
| 5A | Physical Sciences | Fall 2011 | |
| 5C | Fulfills Lab Requirement | | |
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CSU Transfer: | Transferable | Effective: | Fall 2011 | Inactive: | |
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UC Transfer: | Transferable | Effective: | Fall 2011 | Inactive: | |
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Certificate/Major Applicable:
Major Applicable Course
COURSE CONTENT
Outcomes and Objectives:
At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:
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Upon completion of this course students should be able to do the following:
1. Explain motion in one dimension including free fall, and use Newton's laws to solve
problems related to motion.
2. Explain the states of matter, and atomic and nuclear theory.
3. Define temperature, thermal energy and heat transfer and the effect of thermal energy on
materials.
4. Describe different types of waves, their propagation and interference.
5. Describe static electricity, the field associated with charges and the force between various
charges.
6. Interpret series/parallel circuits and Ohm's law.
7. Define magnetism, Ampere's law, Faraday's law of induction and their practical applications.
8. Explain full electromagnetic spectrum, visible optics/colors and optical components and
systems.
9. Describe the concepts related to relativity, quantum physics, atomic physics and nuclear
physics.
10. Apply laboratory techniques including computer data acquisition and analysis tools to
observe, measure and experiment with physical phenomena.
Topics and Scope
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I. Mechanics
A. Linear motion
B. Nonlinear motion
B. Newton's laws of motion
D. Momentum
E. Energy
F. Rotational motion
G. Gravity
H. Satellite motion
II. Properties of matter
A. Atomic nature of matter
B. Solids
C. Liquids
D. Gases and plasmas
III. Heat
A. Temperature, heat and expansion
B. Heat transfer
C. Change of state
IV. Sound
A. Vibrations and waves
B. Sound
C. Musical sounds
V. Electricity and magnetism
A. Electrostatics
B. Electric current
C. Magnetism
D. Electromagnetic induction
VI. Light
A. Properties of light
B. Color
C. Reflection and refraction
D. Light waves
E. Light emission
F. Light quanta
VII. Atomic and nuclear physics
A. The atom
B. Atomic nucleus and radioactivity
C. Nuclear fission and fusion
VIII. Laboratory Skills
A. Laboratory safety
B. SI and metric units
C. Using calipers, stopwatches, metersticks, etc. to make measurements on mechanical
systems
D. Using computers and motion detectors to make measurements on mechanical systems
E. Using spreadsheets to record data and to calculate and analyze experimental results
F. Constructing graphs using computer graphing programs
G. Uncertainty and error analysis
H. Numerical and graphical analysis of data
Assignments:
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1. Read approximately one chapter of textbook per week
2. Laboratory readings and reports: (12-17)
3. Laboratory and/or lecture homework assignments: (12-16)
4. Quizzes: (5-16)
5. Exams: (2-4)
6. Laboratory exams: (0-3)
7. Special projects, such as demonstrations and video presentations: (0-1)
8. Class participation
9. Final exam
Methods of Evaluation/Basis of Grade.
Writing: Assessment tools that demonstrate writing skill and/or require students to select, organize and explain ideas in writing. | Writing 10 - 20% |
Lab reports | |
Problem solving: Assessment tools, other than exams, that demonstrate competence in computational or non-computational problem solving skills. | Problem Solving 10 - 20% |
Homework assignments | |
Skill Demonstrations: All skill-based and physical demonstrations used for assessment purposes including skill performance exams. | Skill Demonstrations 0 - 0% |
None | |
Exams: All forms of formal testing, other than skill performance exams. | Exams 60 - 70% |
Multiple choice, short answer and/or essay exams, lab exams, quizzes, final exam | |
Other: Includes any assessment tools that do not logically fit into the above categories. | Other Category 0 - 10% |
Special project, class participation | |
Representative Textbooks and Materials:
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Conceptual Physics. 12th ed. Hewitt, Paul. Addison Wesley. 2014
Conceptual Physics Fundamentals. Hewitt, Paul. Addison Wesley. 2008 (Classic)
Conceptual Physics Laboratory Manual. Hewitt, Paul. Addison Wesley. 2008 (Classic)
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