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Physics 101: Introduction to Physics
Varies; self-paced.
August 2012 - Present.
Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to: calculate displacement, velocity and acceleration; determine if the forces on an object are balanced or unbalanced; calculate kinetic, gravitational and elastic potential energies; infer a final energy given a starting energy; differentiate between mass and weight; explain how a hydraulic lift works; describe the three types of heat transference methods and give correct examples for each; describe the relationship between electricity and magnetism; and explain the difference between how alpha, beta and gamma radiation affects the nucleus of an atom.
The course is self-paced, and instruction is delivered through online video and text lessons. Students are assessed through quizzes and a proctored final exam. Topics include: introduction to physics; overview of vectors; overview of kinematics; overview of forces; overview of gravity; basics of Newton's first law; basics of Newton's second law; basics of Newton's third law; energy and work in physics; overview of linear momentum in physics; basics of rotational motion; waves in physics; sound and light in physics; basics of optics; fluid dynamics in physics; basics of thermodynamics in physics; overview of electrostatics; overview of magnetism; and basics of nuclear physics.
In lower division baccalaureate / associate degree category, 3 semester hours in Introduction to Physics, Physics I, or Basic Sciences (8/17) (10/22 revalidation).
