DELAWARE TECHNICAL AND COMMUNITY COLLEGE 
CAMPUS COURSE SYLLABUS
Campus: Wilmington
Department: Allied Health/Science
Course Number and Title: PHY 112 - Physics for Allied
Health
Instructor Name: Ray Lynch, MD Telephone:
302-571-5320
E-mail:
wlynch@dtcc.edu
Web
Site: http://physics.dtcc.edu
Pre-requisites: MAT 181 - Algebra & Trigonometry
I
Co-requisites:
Course Hours and Credits: 3:2:4
Course Description: This is an introductory,
algebra/trigonometry based course in physics with an emphasis on allied health
applications. The major topics to be covered include motion, force, torque,
energy, waves, electricity, and sound.
Text: Physics,
5th Ed., Giancoli, 1998, Prentice Hall.
Materials: Scientific Calculator
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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The student will identify the properties of motion. (CCC
2,6,7)
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The student will understand the concepts of force, torque,
and statics. (CCC 2,6,7)
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The student will differentiate between the concepts of work,
energy, and power. (CCC 2,6,7)
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The student will identify the properties of waves. (CCC
2,6,7)
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The student will identify the properties of electricity. (CCC
2,6,7)
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The student will identify the properties of sound (CCC 2,6,7)
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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. The student will identify the properties of motion.
1.1 Identify the units of measure for mass, length and time.
1.2 Identify the use the metric prefixes of giga, mega, kilo,
deca, deci, centi, milli, micro, nano and pico.
1.3 Convert units from one system to another (SI to English,
etc.).
1.4 Define acceleration, velocity, displacement, distance and
speed.
1.5 State the uniform acceleration formulas and be able to
apply them.
2. The student will understand the concepts of force, torque,
and statics.
2.1 Define force and identify the four basic kinds.
2.2 State and explain Newton's Laws.
2.3 Distinguish between weight and mass.
2.4 Solve vectors problems by graphical methods.
2.5 Describe friction, spring force, and earth's surface
gravity.
2.6 Define torque and static equilibrium.
2.7 State the conditions required for a body to be in static
equilibrium.
2.8 Define center of mass, center of gravity.
2.9 Compute force or acceleration from Newton's Laws for
various types of problems.
2.10 Compute the work done by various kinds of forces on both
horizontal and inclined surfaces.
2.11 Distinguish between conservative and non-conservative
forces.
2.12 Discuss the changes in the amount of kinetic energy,
momentum and total energy that occur when two objects collide in an elastic or
inelastic collision.
2.13 Find the torque given the force and sufficient
information to be able to determine the moment arm.
2.14 Determine the equilibrium conditions for a given system
2.15 Compute the forces that exist on an object that is in
rotational equilibrium.
3. The student will differentiate between the concepts of work,
energy, and power.
3.1 Define work, kinetic energy, potential energy and power.
3.2 Calculate the above quantities in various situations.
3.3 Explain and apply the principle of Conservation of Energy.
3.4 Define efficiency.
4. The student will identify the properties of waves.
4.1 Define wave, vibration, frequency, period, wavelength,
amplitude and wave velocity.
4.2 Explain how frequency, period, wavelength, and wave
velocity are interrelated.
4.3 Explain how amplitude and the energy content of a wave are
related.
4.4 Distinguish between longitudinal and transverse waves.
4.5 Determine the wavelength given the frequency of sound and
vice-versa.
5. The student will identify the properties of electricity.
5.1 Define charge and state Coulomb's Law.
5.2 Define current and explain how it is related to charge.
5.3 Distinguish between alternating current (AC) and direct
current (DC).
5.4 Define voltage and explain its relationship to potential
energy and charge.
5.5 State and apply Ohm's Law.
5.6 Define circuit and state the requirements for a circuit.
5.7 Discuss the basic hazards of electricity.
6. The student will identify the properties of sound.
6.1 Describe some properties of sound including wavelength,
amplitude, and frequency.
6.2 Describe some applications of ultrasound and its
relationship to the Piezoelectric effect.
6.3 Describe the attenuation of sound energy that occurs when
it enters dense medium, such as a certain type of human tissue.
6.4 Understand how mechanical energy (such as sound) is
transformed into thermal energy (heat).
7. Integrate laboratory and didactic principles and experiences
with emphasis on speed, forces, rotational motion, periodic motion, work and
power, heat, sound and circuits.
7.1 Investigate and explain linear motion in the laboratory.
7.2 Investigate and explain uniform and non-uniform forces in
the laboratory.
7.3 Investigate and explain the properties of periodic motion
in the laboratory.
7.4 Investigate and explain work and power in the laboratory.
7.5
Investigate and explain rotational equilibrium in the laboratory.
7.6 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.
