Campus Location:
Georgetown,
Wilmington
Dover,
Stanton, Effective Date: 201751
Course Number and Title:
PHY 205 – General Physics I
Prerequisite:
MAT 180
Course Credits and Hours:
4 Credits
3 Lecture hours/week
3 Lab hours/week
Course Description:
This course is designed to introduce students to physics concepts and its
applications to science and industry. Topics include vectors, one and two
dimensional motion, work and energy, momentum, collisions, circular
motion, gravity, rotational dynamics, mechanics of solids and fluids,
fluids in motion, thermal physics, heat, and vibrations and waves.
Required Text(s):
Obtain current text book information at www.dtcc.edu/owens/bookstore
or www.dtcc.edu/allschedules or by visiting the bookstore. You will need
to know the course number and section.
Additional Materials:
The Mathematics/Physics Department recommends the use of a TI-84
Graphic Calculator.
Calculators with QWERTY keyboards are
inappropriate for this course and will not be permitted in test situations.
Method of Instruction:
Face-to-Face, Hybrid
Disclaimer:
None
Core Course Performance Objectives:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Analyze constant velocity, constant acceleration and projectile motions. (CCC 2, 7)
Synthesize Newton’s Laws of motion to 1 and 2-Dimensional situations. (CCC 2, 7)
Analyze motion using work-energy and conservation of energy principles. (CCC 2, 7)
Analyze motion and collisions using momentum and impulse principles. (CCC 2, 7)
Synthesize rotational motion equations and Newton’s Laws of motion to determine motion
variables in rotational motion. (CCC 2, 7)
6.
7.
8.
9.
Apply mechanics concepts in determining physics phenomena in solids and liquids. (CCC
2, 7)
Analyze thermal, calorimetric and ideal gas processes using the laws of thermodynamics.
(CCC 2, 7)
Synthesize mechanics concepts and theorems in solving SHM and mechanical wave
motion. (CCC 2, 7)
Investigate physics principles using experimental techniques. (CCC 1, 2, 3, 6, 7)
See Core Curriculum Competencies (CCC) and Program Graduate Competencies (PGC) at the end
of the syllabus. Course objectives are coded to the competency(cies) they develop.
Measurable Performance Objectives
Upon completion of this course, the student will:
1. Analyze constant velocity, constant acceleration and projectile motions.
1.1 Convert between physics units in both engineering (English) and scientific (SI)
system of units.
1.2 Solve for unknown variables of motion in linear accelerated and non-accelerated
motion (including free-fall) using both algebraic and graphical methods.
1.3 Interpret and create motion diagrams and graphs from information provided.
1.4 Perform both scale drawing and trigonometric (component) methods of vector
algebra.
1.5 Distinguish between the vertical and horizontal motion of objects launched at
different angles.
1.6 Calculate unknown variables of motion in projectile motion for objects launched at
different angles.
2. Synthesize Newton’s Laws of motion to one and two-Dimensional situations.
2.1 Explain the motion of objects using Newton’s Laws of Motion.
2.2 Calculate the values of all mechanical contact and long range forces.
2.3 Construct free body diagrams and motion diagrams.
2.4 Determine the unknown force(s) acting on a single object in equilibrium and
accelerated motion.
3. Analyze motion using work-energy and conservation of energy principles.
3.1 Calculate work, kinetic energy, mechanical potential energies and power.
3.2 Determine the motion of objects using the work-energy theorem.
3.3 Distinguish between conservative and non-conservative forces.
3.4 Apply the conservation of energy in both conservative and non-conservative forms
to solve for motion variables.
3.5 Calculate power and compare effects of power, force, and work in simple machines.
3.6
3.7
3.8
3.9
Analyze motion collisions using momentum and impulse principles.
Calculate momentum and impulse.
Apply the impulse-momentum theorem to study interaction between two objects.
Apply the conservation of momentum to qualitative and quantitative situations.
3.10 Analyze elastic and inelastic collisions using conservation laws.
4. Synthesize rotational motion equations and Newton’s Law of motion to determine motion
variables in rotational motion.
4.1 Calculate the rotational equivalent of displacement, velocity, and acceleration in
uniform rotational motion.
4.2 Apply Newton Second Law with centripetal force to uniform circular motion.
4.3 Calculate the gravitational forces between object and explain the orbits of celestial
objects.
4.4 Calculate torque and its application to static equilibrium of extended objects.
4.5 Determine unknown motion variables in rotational dynamics.
5. Apply mechanics concepts in determining physics phenomena in solids and liquids.
5.1 Define and calculate pressure.
5.2 Investigate the strengths of solids by calculating stress, strain and various moduli of
elasticity.
5.3 Investigate the effects of Archimedes principle and buoyancy of materials placed in
fluids.
5.4 Determine the variation of pressure in both static and moving ideal fluids.
6. Analyze thermal, calorimetric and ideal gas processes using the laws of thermodynamics.
6.1 Define temperature and temperature scales and study thermal expansion.
6.2 Combine ideal gas law and kinetic theory of gases for a coherent view of ideal
gases.
6.3 Define heat and apply calorimetric principles to heat transfer.
6.4 Apply the laws of thermodynamics to thermal processes in ideal gases.
6.5 Apply the second law of thermodynamics to heat engines and heat pumps.
7. Synthesize mechanics concepts and theorems in solving SHM and mechanical wave
motion.
7.1 Define simple harmonic motion (SHM) in terms of Newton’s second law.
7.2 Utilize force and energy concepts to solve for unknown motion variables in SHM.
7.3 Determine frequency, period and amplitude for mass on spring and simple
pendulum.
7.4 Understand the properties of mechanical waves and its extension from SHM.
7.5 Study the motion of mechanical waves on a string.
8. Investigate physics principles using experimental techniques.
8.1 Perform scientific measurements and calculations using significant digits.
8.2 Compare and contrast constant velocity and constant acceleration motion by
constructing and analyzing motion graphs of moving objects.
8.3 Verify Galileo’s experiment of freely falling objects.
8.4 Measure and contrast range in projectile motion both for horizontal launch and nonzero angle launch.
8.5 Verify Newton Second law of motion is valid using at least two experimental
situations, one for equilibrium and another for accelerated motion.
8.6
8.7
Determine centripetal force of an object in uniform circular motion.
Compare and contrast elastic and inelastic collisions by determining momentum
and energy transfer in colliding carts.
8.8 Verify energy conservation for rolling bodies of different shapes down a ramp.
8.9 Verify Archimedes principle.
8.10 Determine specific heat capacity and latent heat of different objects.
8.11 Determine the spring constant of a spring by static and dynamic experiments.
Evaluation Criteria/Policies:
Students will demonstrate proficiency on all Core Course Performance Objectives at least to the 75
percent level to successfully complete the course. The grade will be determined using the College
Grading System:
92 – 100 =
A
83 – 91 =
B
75 – 82 =
C
0 – 74 =
F
Students should refer to the Student Handbook for information on Academic Standing Policy,
Academic Honesty Policy, Student Rights and Responsibilities, and other policies relevant to their
academic progress.
Core Curriculum Competencies: (The competencies every graduate will develop)
1.
Communicate clearly and effectively both orally and in writing.
2.
Demonstrate effective problem solving and reasoning skills.
3.
Work effectively in groups of people from diverse backgrounds.
4.
Demonstrate ethical and professional understanding and conduct.
5.
Apply appropriate information literacy skills to locate, evaluate and use information
effectively.
6.
Use computer technology appropriate to the field.
7.
Use scientific and mathematical reasoning appropriate to the technology.