Physics
PHY 105- Astronomy
- Describe the patterns of apparent motion of the stars, Sun, Moon and Planets and the causes for those apparent motions,
- Discuss the principle historic figures responsible for the origin of modern astronomy (i.e. The Copernican Revolution),
- Explain Newton's Theory of Gravity
- Discuss the stages of stellar evolution, and how a star evolves as it utilizes various energy production methods,
- Explain the structure Milky Way Galaxy
- Identify other galaxy types using the Hubble Classification system
PHY 150- Astronomy with a Lab
- Describe the tools and techniques used to deduce and understand fundamental properties and characteristics of celestial objects and identify bright, naked eye stars and constellations.
- Explain the production, transmission, refraction and reflection of electromagnetic radiation and the detection of this radiation by both Earth-based and space-based instruments.
- Examine and critique the expansive and dynamic nature of our Universe, within a historical perspective.
- Explain the evolution of stars as well as of the large scale structure of the Universe.
- Classify and compare the objects in the universe, including, but not limited to; atoms, nebulae, stars, stellar clusters, galaxies, clusters of galaxies, quasars.
PHY 151- Physics I
- Solve both numerical and symbolic physics problems using concepts from kinematics, dynamics, energy, momentum, gravity and rotational motion.
- Use mathematical tools such as dimensional analysis, algebra, trigonometry and vectors to obtain quantitative solutions to physics problems.
- Use physics tools and concepts to model real world situations and solve unfamiliar problems.
- Demonstrate the proper use of physics laboratory equipment.
- Record concise, accurate experimental observations.
- Draw conclusions based on analysis of graphic and numeric data from physics experiments
PHY 152- Physics II
- Solve both numerical and symbolic physics problems using concepts from electricity, magnetism, electromagnetic waves, and physical optics.
- Use mathematical tools such as dimensional analysis, algebra, trigonometry and vectors, to obtain quantitative solutions to physics problems.
- Use physics tools and concepts to model real world situations and solve unfamiliar problems.
- Demonstrate the proper use of physics laboratory equipment.
- Record concise, accurate experimental observations.
- Draw conclusions based on analysis of graphic and numeric data from physics experiments.
PHY 171- Physics For Engineering And Science I
- Solve both numerical and symbolic physics problems using concepts from kinematics, dynamics, energy, momentum, gravity and rotational motion.
- Use mathematical tools such as dimensional analysis, algebra, trigonometry, vectors, and basic calculus to obtain quantitative solutions to physics problems.
- Use physics tools and concepts to model real world situations and solve unfamiliar problems.
- Demonstrate the proper use of physics laboratory equipment.
- Record concise, accurate experimental observations.
- Draw conclusions based on analysis of graphic and numeric data from physics experiments
PHY 172- Physics For Engineering And Science II
- Solve both numerical and symbolic physics problems using concepts from electricity, magnetism, electromagnetic waves, and physical optics.
- Use mathematical tools such as dimensional analysis, algebra, trigonometry, vectors, and basic calculus to obtain quantitative solutions to physics problems.
- Use physics tools and concepts to model real world situations and solve unfamiliar problems.
- Demonstrate the proper use of physics laboratory equipment.
- Record concise, accurate experimental observations.
- Draw conclusions based on analysis of graphic and numeric data from physics experiments.
PHY 173- Physics for Engineering and Science III
- Solve problems using concepts from fluid statics and dynamics, properties of solids, oscillations and waves, the ideal gas law, kinetic theory, the 1st and 2nd law of thermodynamics and heat engines.
- Use mathematical tools such as dimensional analysis, algebra, trigonometry, vectors, and basic calculus to obtain quantitative solutions to physics problems.
- Use physics tools and concepts to model real world situations and solve unfamiliar problems.
- Demonstrate the proper use of physics laboratory equipment.
- Record concise, accurate experimental observations.
- Draw conclusions based on analysis of graphic and numeric data from physics experiments.