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DELAWARE TECHNICAL AND COMMUNITY COLLEGE 
CAMPUS COURSE SYLLABUS
Campus: Wilmington
Department: Allied Health/Science
Course Number and Title: PHY 111 - Conceptual Physics
Instructor Name: Ray Lynch, MD Telephone:
302-571-5320
E-mail:
wlynch@dtcc.edu
Web
Site: http://physics.dtcc.edu
Pre-requisites: MAT 015 or MAT 016
Co-requisites:
Course Hours and Credits: 3:2:4
Course Description: This is a general
introduction to physics. Topics of interest include motion, forces, energy,
sound and electricity.
Text: Conceptual Physics, 10th Ed.,
Hewitt, 2006, Addison-Wesley
Materials:
Method of Instruction: Campus classroom and laboratory.
Manuals: Allied Health/Science Department Policy Manual
2008-2009
Disclaimer:
Core Course Performance Objectives:
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Demonstrate clear understanding of the organization and
defining characteristics of a science. (CCC 2,7,9)
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Integrate and differentiate the basic processes of classical
kinematics and dynamics, with emphasis on linear motion, nonlinear motion,
Newton's Laws, and energy. (CCC 2,7,9)
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Analyze the atomic nature of matter. (CCC 2,7,9)
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Integrate and differentiate the basic principles of the waves
and sound. (CCC 2,7,9)
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Analyze the basic principles of static electricity and
current electricity. (CCC 2,7,9)
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Integrate laboratory and didactic principles and experiences
with emphasis on speed, forces, rotational motion, periodic motion, work and
power, sound and circuits. (CCC 1,2,3,9)
Measurable Performance Objectives:
The student will be able to:
1. Demonstrate clear understanding of the organization and
defining characteristics of a science.
1.1 Define fact, hypothesis, law, scientific method.
1.2 Outline the scientific method.
2. Integrate and differentiate the basic processes of classical
kinematics and dynamics, with emphasis on linear motion, nonlinear motion,
Newton's Laws, and energy.
2.1 Define speed, velocity and acceleration, and explain their
interrelationship.
2.2 List and identify units of measure for distance, time,
speed, velocity, and acceleration.
2.3 Calculate speed and acceleration from their definitions.
2.4 Distinguish uniform acceleration from other types of
motion.
2.5 State the uniform acceleration formulas and be able to
apply them when initial velocity equals zero.
2.6 Define vector quantity, scalar quantity, resultant,
projectile, linear speed, and rotational speed.
2.7 List and identify units of measure for rotational speed.
2.8 Describe the motion of a projectile (velocity and
position).
2.9 Explain why satellites "fall".
2.10 Explain how linear speed varies on a rotating object.
2.11 Define mass, weight, volume, force, mechanical
equilibrium, and terminal speed.
2.12 List and identify units of measure for mass, weight,
volume, and force.
2.13 State and apply Newton's Laws.
2.14 Calculate weight from mass and mass from weight.
2.15 Define work, energy, power, potential energy, kinetic
energy, and efficiency.
2.16 List and identify units of measure for work, energy,
power, potential
energy, kinetic energy, and efficiency.
2.17 Calculate the above quantities from their definitions.
2.18 State and apply the principle of conservation of energy.
3. Analyze the atomic nature of matter.
3.1 Define atom, molecule, compound mixture, chemical
reaction.
3.2 List and identify common examples of atoms, molecules,
compounds, and mixtures.
3.3 Describe the microscopic character of liquids, solids, and
gases.
3.4 Describe the basic structure of an atom.
4. Integrate and differentiate the basic principles of the waves
and sound.
4.1 Define amplitude, frequency, period, wavelength, wave
speed, interference pattern, Doppler effect, bow wave, shock wave, sonic boom,
standing wave, node and antinode.
4.2 Explain how frequency, period, wavelength, and wave speed
are interrelated.
4.3 List and identify units of measure for frequency, period,
wavelength, and wave speed.
4.4 Explain the difference between longitudinal and transverse
waves.
4.5 Define infrasonic, ultrasonic, compression, rarefaction,
natural frequency, forced vibration, and resonance.
4.6 Explain how the above terms relate to sound waves and
their production.
4.7 Identify the typical frequency range of human hearing.
5. Analyze the basic principles of static electricity and
current electricity.
5.1 Define charge, conductor, semiconductor, insulator,
superconductor, electric field, electric potential energy, voltage.
5.2 List and identify the units of measure for charge,
electric field, electric potential energy, and voltage.
5.3 State and apply Coulomb's Law.
5.4 State and apply the principle of charge conservation.
5.5 List and describe three methods for charging objects.
5.6 List and identify common conductors and insulators.
5.7 Explain the relationship among electric potential energy,
charge, and voltage.
5.8 Define current, alternating current (AC), direct current
(DC) and resistance.
5.9 List and identify the units of measure for current and
resistance.
5.10 State and apply Ohm's Law.
5.11 Explain the dangers of current electricity.
5.12 Distinguish between parallel and series circuits.
5.13 Calculate the power consumed by an electrical circuit.
6. Integrate laboratory and didactic principles and
experiences with emphasis on speed, forces, rotational motion, periodic
motion, work and power, sound and circuits.
6.1 Investigate and explain
linear motion in the laboratory.
6.2 Investigate and explain
uniform and non-uniform forces in the laboratory.
6.3 Investigate and explain the
properties of periodic motion in the laboratory.
6.4 Investigate and explain work
and power in the laboratory.
6.5 Investigate and explain the
properties of heat in the laboratory.
6.6 Investigate and explain the
properties of electricity in the laboratory.
Evaluation
Criteria / Policy:
1.
In order to achieve the maximum benefit from this course of
instruction, the student is responsible for attending scheduled classes,
completing all readings and instructor handouts, and actively participating in
class discussion and activities.
2.
The instructor will announce the schedule for written tests and
quizzes.
3. Students will demonstrate proficiency
on all measurable performance objectives at least to the 75% level to
successfully complete the course. The
grade will be determined using the college grading system:
92-100 =
A
83- 91 =
B
75- 82 =
C
0 -
74 = R
Students should refer to the DTCC
Student Handbook and the Allied Health/Science Department Policy Manual
for information on Academic Standing Policy, Academic Honesty Policy, Student
Responsibilities and Student Rights, and other policies relevant to their
academic progress.
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