Official Course
Description: MCCCD Approval: 11-28-2006 |
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PHY101
2007 Fall - 9999 |
LEC 4.0 Credit(s) 3.0 Period(s) 3.0 Load Acad LAB 0.0 Credit(s) 3.0 Period(s) 2.4 Load |
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Introduction
to Physics |
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survey of physics emphasizing applications of physics to modern life. Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in
MAT090, or MAT091, or MAT092, or MAT093, or equivalent, or satisfactory score
on Math placement exam. |
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Course
Note: Students
may receive credit for only one of the following: PHY101 or PHY101AA.
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MCCCD
Official Course Competencies: |
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PHY101 2007
Fall - 9999 |
Introduction to Physics |
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Apply
appropriate problem solving techniques to physical phenomena to develop
hypotheses design experiments, collect and analyze data, and to draw
inferences from the evidence. (I, II, III, IV, V) |
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Effectively communicate qualitative and quantitative
information orally and in writing. (I, II, III, IV, V) |
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Explain historical and current contexts for the principles
and applications of physics. (I, II, III, IV, V) |
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Explain the application of fundamental physical principles
to various physical phenomena. (I, II, III, IV, V) |
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Estimate realistic values for practical problems. (I, II,
III, IV, V) |
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Work effectively in collaborative groups to solve
practical and meaningful problems. (I, II, III, IV, V) |
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Official Course Outline: |
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PHY101 2007
Fall - 9999 |
Introduction to Physics |
I. Motion II. Forces and Momentum III. Work, Energy Storage,
and Transfer IV. Physical, Electrical,
and Magnetic Properties of Matter V. Atomic and Nuclear
Processes |
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