PHYS& 222 Engineering Physics II (6 credits)
Distribution Area Fulfilled Natural Sciences with Lab; General Transfer Elective
Formerly PHYS 122 - CCN
Prerequisite PHYS& 221 and MATH& 152 with a grade of at least 2.0 in each.
Course Description
The second quarter of a three-quarter sequence in calculus-based physics for science and engineering students dealing with the topics of properties of solids, fluid mechanics, heat, thermodynamics, waves, sound and light. Lab included.
Course Content
Properties of solids: stress, strain, elasticity and thermal expansion
Fluid mechanics: Pascal, Archimedes and Bernoulli’s Principles
Laws of thermodynamics
Ideal Gas Law & Kinetic Theory of Gases
Calorimetry, heat transfer, phase changes
Oscillations
Wave motion
Sound waves
Geometric optics
Wave optics
Select modern physics topics
Laboratory skills such as:
a. Measurement and reporting of uncertainties
b. Data and error analysis
c. Graphical techniques and probability distributions
d. Use of computer programming tools
e. Production of technical reports
Student Outcomes
1. Qualitatively and quantitatively describe the natural world by applying the principles of physics related to waves, physics of matter, thermodynamics, and modern physics.
2. Effectively communicate symbolic relationships by correctly relating each physical quantity of waves, physics of matter, thermodynamics, and modern physics to the symbol that represents it and the unit specific to the quantity.
3. Demonstrate appropriate skills/strategies to solve physical problems related to waves, physics of matter, thermodynamics, and modern physics.
4. Interpret experiments using measurement tools and data analysis to draw meaningful conclusions about physical systems.
5. Demonstrate effective collaboration skills to solve problems, conduct laboratory experiments, and 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 40
Clinical Contact Hours 0
Total Contact Hours 80
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