PHYS& 110 Physics for Non-Science Majors (5 credits)

2. Identify and explain the properties of solids, liquids, and gasses.

3. Describe observable phenomena connected with temperature and heat, and explain how these observations are related to temperature and the laws of thermodynamics.

4. Explain the causes, limitations, and effects of vibrations and waves in the environment, and relate the properties of sound to the perception of sounds.

5. Analyze the properties of electricity and magnetism, and explain how these properties are connected to the theories and laws that describe them.

6. Observe and identify reflection, refraction, interference, and other properties of light.

7. Describe and explain various theories in modern physics.

Degree Outcomes
STEM: 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

Potential Methods
Students will be assessed in the following
• Exams/Quizzes
• Laboratory reports
o Collection and analysis of data collaboratively
o Analysis of possible errors
o Reconciliation of results with real-world phenomenon
In addition students may also be assessed in the following:
• Homework
• Projects
• Other class assignments such as class participation, group discussions, etc.