PHYS 2010 Non-Calculus Physics I

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

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.

• Read a word problem and identify the unknown, all given information, and formulate a plan or strategy to arrive at a solution.
• Solve mathematical equations algebraically for any stated variable in the equation.
• Use the calculator to perform complex operations, such as the quadratic formula, or solving systems of equations for two or more unknowns.
• Be able to define basic terminology used in Physics, such as “acceleration,” “inertia,” “energy,” and “momentum.”
• Be able to describe the respective roles of laws and theories in physics and be able to articulate those differences in their roles.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the laws of Physics (such as the law of conservation of momentum) through the appropriate application of specific laws to solve physics problems.