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Course Title:
Course Prefix & No.:
PHYS 110C
Principles of Physics I
LEC: LAB:
2.0
1.5
Credit Hours:
2.5
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Principles of Physics I is the first half of an algebra-based college physics sequence. The course is taught as
three courses (PHYA 110A, PHYS 110B, and PHYS 110C) that include lecture and lab. All three courses must
be successfully completed to transfer as a semester length course. Students are strongly encouraged to stay with
the same instructor throughout their physics series of five-week sessions. Topics include kinetic theory, heat,
and thermodynamic.
COURSE PREREQUISITE (S): College-level reading, writing, and math proficiency and PHYS 110B
RATIONALE:
This course is intended for academic transfer students intending to pursue a professional career (physics,
engineering, chemistry, biology, medicine, etc.). Students who are more comfortable in smaller classes but
need a thorough knowledge of chemistry will benefit from this course.
REQUIRED TEXTBOOK (S) and/or MATERIALS:
Title:
College Physics
Edition:
2012/09
Author:
Young
Publisher:
Pearson
Materials:
Scientific Calculator
Attached course outline written by: Patrick Nichols
Date: 05/FA
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Reviewed/Revised by:
Date: 05/FA
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Patrick Nichols
Effective quarter of course outline: 11/FA
Academic Dean:
Date: _
Course Objectives, Topical Unit Outlines, and Unit Objectives must be attached to this form.
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TITLE: Principles of Physics I
PREFIX/NO: PHYS 110C
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
To help the student learn the skills necessary to:
1. demonstrate an understanding of the thermal properties of liquids and solids using the concepts of heat and
thermal energy;
2. demonstrate an understanding of the first two laws of Thermodynamics;
3. describe periodic and simple harmonic motion, and how they relate to wave motion;
4. use the properties of waves to describe sound;
5. demonstrate the ability to perform lab experiments safely using both direct and computer based
methodology, to analyze and interpret the data collected and to draw reasonable conclusions based on
the data.
TOPICAL UNIT OUTLINE/UNIT OBJECTIVES:
I. Thermal properties of matter
At the conclusion of the study of this topic, the student should be able to:
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define and explain the following terms and concepts: heat energy, thermal energy, the calorie and the
Calorie, specific heat capacity, heat of vaporization, vapor pressure, heat of fusion, calorimeter,
linear and volume expansion coefficients, heat conduction, heat convection, heat radiation, Stefan's
law, R value, relative humidity, and dew point;
demonstrate an understanding of heat flow and specific heat capacity in terms of the equation
 Q = c m  T ; and solve calorimetry problems for specific types of matter;
explain why cooling occurs during vaporization;
explain the dependence of the boiling point of a liquid on pressure;
demonstrate and understanding of phase changes of a sample of matter and the variation in
temperature of a substance as it is slowly heated starting from a crystalline solid through the
melting process and finally through vaporization;
explain the theoretical and mathematical relationship of the principle of conservation of energy and
heat flow to explain calorimetry;
explain the concept of thermal expansion coefficients and their use in applications involving physical
situations;
perform calculations involving the heat flow through a slab given the area, the thickness of the slab,
and the temperature difference across the slab;
demonstrate an understanding of the concept and calculation of the R factor for a wall consisting of
several layers of different materials.
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II. Thermodynamics
At the conclusion of the study of this topic, the student should be able to:
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define and explain the following terms and concepts: states of a system, a state variable, internal
energy, PV diagram, molar specific heat, isothermal process, reversible process, adiabatic process,
throttling process, entropy, and Carnot engine;
demonstrate both a theoretical and mathematical understanding of the first law of thermodynamics;
demonstrate an understanding of the work done by a system during a volume change using the
relationship  W = P  V in simple situations.
analyze a graph of pressure versus volume to calculate the work done by a system during a given volume
change
explain the relationship between Cp, Cv, and R;
demonstrate an understanding of the first law of thermodynamics in terms of the behavior of ΔQ, ΔU,
and ΔW during both isothermal and adiabatic processes;
describe a spontaneous process and provide examples where the amount of disorder increases, and
explain why the reverse process is not seen;
demonstrate an understanding of entropy and entropy change in a simple system under going an
isothermal process; mathematically calculate the change in entropy using the following equation:
Q
S =
T
define and describe the second law of thermodynamics and explain how it leads to information not
available from the first law;
describe the theory and mathematical equation for the maximum efficiency of a heat engine (Carnot
efficiency) and it use in applications in physical situations.
III. Vibrations and Waves
At the conclusion of the study of this topic, the student should be able to:
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define and explain the following terms and concepts: amplitude, period, frequency of vibration, hertz,
spring constant, simple harmonic motion, sinusoidal motion, damping, resonance, sinusoidal wave,
wavelength, wave crest, wave trough, amplitude, period frequency of a wave, node and antinode,
longitudinal wave.
demonstrate how the conservation of energy principles can be used to find the speed of a simple
harmonic oscillator at any point in its path, including where the speed is the smallest and where the
speed is the greatest;
demonstrate the use of Newton's second law, F = ma, to find the acceleration of simple harmonic
oscillator at any point in its path and to determine where the acceleration is the smallest and where
the acceleration is the greatest;
demonstrate and understanding of the relationship between Hooke's law, a restoring force, and whether
a motion is simple harmonic;
explain how motion in reference circle is related to simple harmonic motion;
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f.
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demonstrate an understanding of a spring mass system and a simple pendulum and how the natural
frequency of vibration for both can be calculated;
describe a sinusoidal curve in terms of a mathematical equation and explain why simple harmonic
motion is sinusoidal motion;
describe the period of motion of a simple pendulum in terms of a mathematical equation, and explain
why the restoring force only approximates simple harmonic motion;
demonstrate an understanding of a standing wave and be able to sketch several standing-wave forms
for a string fixed at both ends;
relate frequency f, and/or velocity v of the standing wave to the length of a string fixed at both;
qualitatively discuss the compressional standing - wave resonance wave forms for a spring fixed at
both ends, as well as for a rod held rigidly at a point, with that point being at an end, or in the
middle.
IV. Sound
At the conclusion of the study of this topic, the student should be able to:
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define and explain the following terms and concepts: sound wave, wavefront, plane wave, sound
intensity, sound level, decibel, quality of sound, beats, overtones versus harmonics, Doppler effect,
and shock wave;
explain a sound wave and why a medium is necessary for a sound wave to propagate;
state the approximate velocity of sound in air.
demonstrate the relationship between the intensity of a sound wave and its amplitude, and express the
sound level in decibels;
describe the approximate sound levels for hearing and for the threshold of pain;
explain the concept of sound quality;
Explain constructive versus destructive interference and demonstrate these concepts by showing how
the superimposing of two waves of the same frequency and amplitude but of different phase can
produce both constructive or destructive interference;
explain beats, and how they can be used find the difference in frequency between two sound sources;
explain the resonance frequencies for a pipe and how it can be mathematically calculated;
explain the Doppler effect, and calculate the frequency shift for moving sound sources;
explain what a shock wave is and how it gives rise to a sonic boom.
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VI. Laboratory component
At the conclusion of the course, students should have an understanding of the applications of the above topics as
reinforced in the laboratory components described below.
A. The Pendulum – Approximate Simple Harmonic Motion
B. Simple Harmonic Motion – Mass on a Spring Motion
Energy of Simple Harmonic Motion
C. Standing Waves on a String
D. Speed of Sound – Resonance Tube
E.
Specific Heat of Metals
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COURSE REQUIREMENTS/EVALUATION:
COURSE OBJECTIVES/ASSESSMENT MEASURES
COURSE OBJECTIVES
1. demonstrate an understanding of the thermal
properties of liquids and solids using the
concepts of heat and thermal energy;
ASSESSMENT MEASURES
1. classroom testing, homework assignments and
lab reports will be used to assess student
knowledge and understanding of the thermal
properties of liquids and solids
2. demonstrate an understanding of the first two
laws of Thermodynamics;
A minimum average score of 70% is required for
each type of assignment.
2. classroom testing, homework assignments and
lab reports will be used to assess student
knowledge and understanding of the first two
laws of thermodynamics.
3. describe periodic and simple harmonic motion,
and how they relate to wave motion;
A minimum average score of 70% is required for
each type of assignment.
3. classroom testing, homework assignments and
lab reports will be used to assess student
knowledge and understanding of the
principles of periodic and simple harmonic
motion.
4. use the properties of waves to describe sound;
A minimum average score of 70% is required for
each type of assignment.
4. classroom testing, homework assignments and
lab reports will be used to assess student
knowledge and understanding of the
relationship between properties of waves and
sound.
A minimum average score of 70% is required for
each type of assignment.
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5. demonstrate the ability to perform lab
experiments safely using both direct and
computer based methodology, to analyze and
interpret the data collected and to draw
reasonable conclusions based on the data.
5. laboratory reports are required for each
laboratory exercise. These reports will assess
the ability of the student to follow directions,
collect data and draw reasonable conclusions
from the data collected.
A minimum average score of 70% is required.
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