PHYS& 115 General Physics II (5 credits)
Distribution Area Fulfilled Natural Sciences with Lab; General Transfer Elective
Formerly PHYS& 122
Prerequisite PHYS& 114 with a grade of at least 2.0.
Course Description
The second quarter of a three-quarter sequence in algebra-based physics dealing with the topics of properties of solids, fluid mechanics, heat, thermodynamics, oscillations, waves, sound and optics. Lab included.
Course Content
A. Properties of solids: stress, strain, elasticity and thermal expansion
B. Fluid mechanics: Pascal, Archimedes and Bernoulli’s Principles
C. Laws of thermodynamics
D. Ideal Gas Law & Kinetic Theory of Gases
E. Calorimetry, Heat Transfer, Phase Changes
F. Oscillations
G. Wave motion
H. Sound waves
I. Geometric optics
J. Wave optics
Student Outcomes
1. Qualitatively and quantitatively describe the natural world by applying the principles of physics covered in course content.
2. Correctly relate each physical quantity of the symbol that represents it and the unit specific to the quantity, in order to effectively communicate.
3. Demonstrate appropriate skills/strategies to solve physical problems.
4. Interpret experiments using measurement tools and data analysis to draw meaningful conclusions about physical systems.
5. Demonstrate effectively working with peers in a collaborative setting to solve problems, conduct laboratory experiments, and/or produce reports.
Degree Outcomes
Natural Sciences: Graduates use the scientific method to analyze natural phenomena and acquire skills to evaluate authenticity of data/information relative to the natural world.
Critical, Creative and Reflective Thinking: Graduates will evaluate, analyze, synthesize, and generate ideas; construct informed, meaningful, and justifiable conclusions; and process feelings, beliefs, biases, strengths, and weaknesses as they relate to their thinking, decisions, and creations.
Lecture Contact Hours 40
Lab Contact Hours 20
Clinical Contact Hours 0
Total Contact Hours 60
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