PHYS 1030 Survey of Physics with Lab

4 (3 lecture hours; 3 lab hours) Credit Hour(s)

This is a one-semester introductory physics course for non-science and non-engineering majors. Emphasis is placed on understanding the nature of physics and applying basic physics concepts in one’s everyday life experience and work. The use of mathematics is limited to basic algebraic manipulations required to understand and apply physics concepts. Topics covered include mechanical motion, energy, temperature and heat, fluids, electricity, magnetism, and wave motion.

General Education Learning Outcomes (TBR Approved)

Use Scientific principles to apply experimental techniques, make observational analyses, interpret experimental results, and draw logical conclusions.
Describe the natural and/or physical world using basic scientific language and processes.
Apply scientific principles to address problems or issues in the natural and/or physical world.

Student Learning Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

Conduct an experiment, collect and analyze data, and interpret results in a laboratory setting.
Analyze, evaluate, and test a scientific hypothesis.
Use basic scientific language and processes, and be able to distinguish between scientific and non-scientific explanations.
Identify unifying principles and repeatable patterns in nature and apply them to problems or issues of a scientific nature.
Analyze and discuss the impact of scientific discovery on human thought and behavior.

Prerequisite(s): ENGL 0810, READ 0810, MATH 0100, MATH 0101, MATH 0410 or MATH 0530 or equivalent
This course is not designed for transfer to four-year universities. Students should check course recommendations with the college or university to which they intend to transfer for a baccalaureate degree. The receiving institution always makes the final decision about transferability of credits.