This course introduces physical concepts and theories pertaining to current applications and trends in physics. Applications to technology are emphasized. Basic concepts in chemistry with the focus on technical careers will also be illustrated. AAS: Physical science elective.
Appropriate assessment score, MATH 1103 with a grade of C or better, or consent of instructor
General Education Outcomes are the knowledge, skills, abilities, attitudes, and behaviors that students are expected to develop as a result of their overall experiences with any aspect of the college, including courses, programs, and student services, both inside and outside of the classroom. The General Education Outcomes specifically learned in this course are:
- Communication
- Critical Thinking
- Responsibility
Course Information
At the end of this course, students will be able to:
- Apply the scientific method of inquiry, including analysis based on scientific concepts and observation.
- Use and convert physical quantities and measurements in both the SI and USCS unit systems.
- Solve elementary problems in kinematics and dynamics: motion, force, friction, gravitation, energy, heat, work, power, and simple machines.
- Solve elementary problems involving vibrations, waves, optics, and sound.
- Solve elementary problems involving electricity and electromagnetism.
- Illustrate knowledge of basic concepts in chemistry, such as chemical identification, properties, common reactions, safety and industrial products as it applies to a technical career in the field.
- The Nature of Science
- Motion and Equilibrium
- Newton's Laws of Motion
- Momentum and Energy
- Gravity and Satellites
- Fluid Mechanics
- Thermodynamics
- Electricity and Magnetism
- Circuits
- Waves, Sound and Light
- Chemical Identification and Properties
- The Chemical Industry
Liberal Arts & Sciences
Dean, Jennifer Huggins; 815-802-8484; R310; jhuggins@kcc.edu; Division Office- W102; 815-802-8700
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