Rainy River Community College
Course Outline
PHYS 2200 General Physics II
A. COURSE DESCRIPTION
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MATH 2230 Calculus II and PHYS 2100 General Physics I
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PHYS 2200 General Physics II / 4 cr.
This is the second in a full-year sequence in general physics using calculus. Topics covered include electricity and
magnetism and optics. The course is accompanied by a laboratory in which students will learn experimental design
and will carry out a minor research project. Hours per week: Lecture-3; Lab-2. Prerequisite or equivalent: PHYS
2100 and MATH 2230. MNTC: 2/3
B. COURSE EFFECTIVE DATES: 11/17/2001 – present
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OUTLINE OF MAJOR CONTENT AREAS (Course Specific Outcomes)
 Students will demonstrate an understanding of basic measurement techniques, uncertainty analysis, data
analysis techniques, and an understanding of science as a process of discovery.
 Students will demonstrate an understanding of the basic principles of physics and will apply their knowledge
of physics to design and carry out experiments.
 Students will demonstrate ability to solve complex, multi-step problems.
D. LEARNING OUTCOMES (RRCC Core Outcomes-CHOOSE)
2. Critical Thinking
A. State the problem or issue and possible assumptions
B. Collect, analyze, and synthesize appropriate information
C. State and discuss the results and support opinions with appropriate evidence
D. Evaluate problems in an interdisciplinary context, considering multiple perspectives
4. Mathematical & Logical Reasoning
A. Summarize the problems and gather pertinent data
B. Identify possible problem-solving strategies and apply appropriate computational skills
C. Explain problem-solving processes and solutions
5. Professional & Personal Development
A. Demonstrate keyboarding techniques and basic computer application skills
B. Access information electronically
C. Demonstrate ability to effectively utilize technology and equipment
D. Demonstrate ability to work with others cooperatively and effectively as a team
E. Develops and works to attain personal goals (academic, occupational, health/wellness)
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LEARNING OUTCOMES (MN Transfer Curriculum-CHOOSE)
MnTC Goal 2: Critical Thinking
A. 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.
B. Imagine and seek out a variety of possible goals, assumptions, interpretations, or perspectives which can
give alternative meanings or solutions to given situations or problems.
C. 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.
MnTC Goal 3: Natural Sciences
A. Demonstrate understanding of scientific theories.
B. Formulate and test hypotheses by performing laboratory, simulation, or field experiments in at least two
of the natural science disciplines. One of these experimental components should develop, in greater
depth, students' laboratory experience in the collection of data, its statistical and graphical analysis, and an
appreciation of its sources of error and uncertainty.
C. Communicate their experimental findings, analyses, and interpretations both orally and in writing.
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LEARNER OUTCOMES ASSESSMENT (underline all that apply)
01 Exam, objective
02 Exam, short answer
03 Exam, essay
04 Exam, practical
05 Exam, aural
06 Exam, oral
07 Quiz, written
08 Quiz, oral
09 In class exercises
10 Lab assignments
11 Class participation
12 Field work
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Skill performance
Clinical performance
Oral presentations
Essays
Research papers
Reflective journal entries
Portfolio assessments
Written homework
Individual projects
Group projects
Capstone projects
Final exam
G. SPECIAL INFORMATION
RRCC Mission Statement
Rainy River Community College serves its communities by guiding learners to achieve their educational, career,
personal, and civic goals.
Discipline Mission Statement
The science department of Rainy River Community College provides students with the training to do science, the
background needed to appreciate nature, and the scientific literacy skills that enable students to understand
personal and public issues.
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