Maricopa Community Colleges  PHY121   20076-99999 

Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 4-24-2007

PHY121  2007 Fall – 2011 Summer II

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

University Physics I: Mechanics

Kinematics, Newton's laws, work, energy, momentum, conservation laws, dynamics of particles, solids, fluids, mechanical waves, and sound.

Prerequisites: MAT220, or MAT221, or permission of Department or Division. One year of High School physics or PHY111 and PHY112 suggested but not required.

 

Course Attribute(s):

General Education Designation: Natural Sciences (Quantitative) - [SQ]

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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:

 

PHY121  2007 Fall – 2011 Summer II

University Physics I: Mechanics

 

1.

Use fundamental physical laws and principles to solve problems encountered in academic and non-academic environments. (I-VI)

2.

Develop and use models that closely represent actual physical situations. (I-VI)

3.

Apply problem solving techniques in terms of logic, efficiency, and effectiveness. (I-VI)

4.

Work effectively in collaborative groups. (I-VI)

5.

Solve practical engineering and science problems. (I-VI)

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MCCCD Official Course Outline:

 

PHY121  2007 Fall – 2011 Summer II

University Physics I: Mechanics

 

I. Linear Motion

II. Non-Linear Motion

III. Forces and Momentum

IV. Work, Energy Storage and Transfer

V. Harmonic and Wave Motion

VI. Properties of Matter

 

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