This course is designed to give students an introduction to the world of Physics through use of textbook materials, interactive CDs, hands-on projects, and laboratory work.

Course Objectives

Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:

*apply science to real life

-use knowledge of science to develop abilities

-use technology in a proper manner to assist in problem solving

-use the scientific method with problems and experiments

*understand the scientific process

-know that there may be many approaches and solutions to the same problem

-know how to conduct research

*understand the relationship between quantities, their symbols, and their dimensions

-know metric measurement units and their English equivalent

-be able to work with scientific notation

-be able to use formulas to solve problems

*understand the nature of motion under Newtonion physics

-know Newton’s three laws of motion

-be able to use vectors in problem solving

-know about the conservation of energy and momentum

-be able to solve related motion and force problems

*understand the properties of sound waves

-know the characteristics of sound waves

-be able to solve related sound problems

*understand the similarities and differences between reflection and refraction

-know the types of images formed by reflection (using convex / concave mirrors)

-know the types of images formed by refraction (converging/diverging lenses)

-be able to solve related mirror and lens problems

*understand direct current circuits

-know about parallel and series circuits

-be able to use Ohm’s law

Course Materials

Textbook: Modern Physics

Grading

Grades will be determined using the following point values, in general, for work accomplished:

Quizzes, homework, worksheets, etc. 20 points

Labs (including write-ups), hands-on projects 50 points

Tests 100 points

Classroom Rules

1) Respect yourself.

2) Respect the instructor.

3) Respect the rights of others.

4) Respect the room and its equipment.

5) Visualize success.