MASTER COURSE OUTLINE
A. PHYS 2502 General Physics Laboratory II
B. COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course is designed to be taken concurrently with the General Physics Theory course
sequence, and it is strongly recommended that it be taken with the second of those courses.
The overall laboratory course sequence is designed to familiarize student with laboratory
techniques and instruments used to perform experiments in physics. Students have the
opportunity to test and verify some of the basic principles of physics learned in the theory
course. This lab is a continuation of PHYS 2501. Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment in
PHYS 2102.
MnTC (Goal 3/NS and 2/CT); (1 Cr – 0 lect, 1 lab)
C. *MnTC Discipline: Natural Sciences ** Core Theme Critical Thinking
D. MAJOR CONTENT AREAS:
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Mechanical equivalence of heat
Specific heat
Heat of fusion
Resistance, voltage and current
The Wheatstone bridge
Electrical circuits
Capacitance
The oscilloscope
RC circuit
The generator
Determination of e/m
The refractive index
E. GOAL TYPES, OBJECTIVES, AND OUTCOMES:
GOAL
MnTC Goal 3a
MnTC Goal 3c
OBJECTIVES
Students will be able to
demonstrate understanding of scientific
theories.
communicate their experimental findings,
OUTCOMES
The student will successfully
1. demonstrate an understanding
of physics theories and apply
theories to everyday physical
phenomena.
1. demonstrate an understanding
analyses and interpretations both orally and
in writing.
MnTC Goal 3d
MnTC Goal 2a
MnTC Goal 2b
MnTC Goal 2c
evaluate societal issues from a natural
science perspective, ask questions about the
evidence presented and make informed
judgments about science-related topics and
policies.
gather factual information and apply it to a
given problem in a manner that is relevant,
clear, comprehensive and conscious of
possible bias in the information selected.
imagine and seek out a variety of possible
goals, assumptions, interpretations and
perspectives, which can give alternate
meanings or solutions to given situations or
problems.
analyze the logical connections among the
facts, goals and implicit assumptions
relevant to a problem or claim; generate and
evaluate implications that follow from
them.
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of various physics theories
related to the science of
thermodynamics, electricity,
magnetism, optics, and modern
physics and apply them to reallife physics problems.
identify science-related
questions and make judgments
on science-related policies
adopted by the government.
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demonstrate an ability to apply
physics principles to explain
everyday physical phenomena.
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explore and explain „limits‟ to
physics problems in this course.
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demonstrate an ability to make
the connections between facts,
fact-based physics theories, and
the implicit assumptions made
in such theories.
explain the implications that are
the results of such theories.
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F. SPECIAL INFORMATION:
This course may require use of the Internet, the submission of electronically prepared
documents and the use of a course management software program. Students who have a
disability and need accommodations should contact the instructor or the Student Success
Center at the beginning of the semester. This information will be made available in
alternative format, such as Braille, large print, or current media, upon request.
G. COURSE CODING INFORMATION:
Course Code C/Class Maximum 48; Letter Grade
Revision date: 10/12/10
AASC Approval date: 11/30/10
*Riverland Community College
Disciplines
MnTC Goal
Number
Communication (CM)
Natural Sciences (NS)
Mathematics/Logical Reasoning (MA)
History and the Social & Behavioral
Sciences (SS)
Humanities and Fine Arts (HU)
1
3
4
5
**Riverland Community College Core
Themes
Critical Thinking (CT)
Human Diversity (HD)
Global Perspective (GP)
Ethical and Civic Responsibility (EC)
People and the Environment (PE)
MnTC Goal
Number
2
7
8
9
10
6
*These five MnTC Goals have been identified as Riverland Community College Disciplines.
** These five MnTC Goals have been identified as Riverland Community College Core Themes.
NOTE: The Minnesota Transfer Curriculum “10 Goal Areas of Emphasis” are reflected in the
five required discipline areas and five core themes noted in the Riverland Community College
program of study guide and/or college catalog.