Physics Course Objectives
- Students will apply both mathematical and conceptual problem solving skills to demonstrate competencies both individually and collaboratively for each theme presented.
- Students will apply mathematical methods of laboratory measurements including scientific notation, significant figures, algebraic manipulations, and graphical representation.
- Students will use graphing calculators as a means of gathering and analyzing laboratory data.
- Students will achieve a historical perspective for our current understanding of physics as well as recognize science as a dynamic and evolving field of study.
Semester 1
1.Science as a Process
2.Linear Kinematics
3. Graphing Motion
4. Vectors
5. Forces
1.Science as a Process
2.Linear Kinematics
3. Graphing Motion
4. Vectors
5. Forces
Semester 2
1.Momentum and Its Conservation
2. Motion in Two Dimensions
3. Circular Motion
4. Universal Gravitation
5. Energy, Work, and Power
6. Waves & Energy Transfer
7. Sound
8. Light and Color
1.Momentum and Its Conservation
2. Motion in Two Dimensions
3. Circular Motion
4. Universal Gravitation
5. Energy, Work, and Power
6. Waves & Energy Transfer
7. Sound
8. Light and Color