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ABSTRACT SYLLABUS
CARROLL COMMUNITY COLLEGE
DIVISION OF BUSINESS, MATHEMATICS, AND SCIENCES
PHYS102, Fundamentals of Physics 2
COURSE DESCRIPTION: Fundamentals of Physics 2 is a second-semester course in the basic principles of
physics for students who do not intend to major in either engineering or the physical sciences. It is an introduction
to the phenomena, concepts, and theories of classical and modern physics, including the following topics: electricity,
magnetism, E-M waves, geometric and wave optics, relativity, and selected topics from atomic physics. The course
demands a mathematical knowledge of algebra and trigonometry. Prerequisite: exemption/completion of READ-101
and PHYS-101 with grades of “C” or better. Students will not receive credit for both PHYS-102 and either PHYS212 or PHYS-213. Three hours lecture, three hours laboratory each week. Four credits. Four billable hours. Offered
Spring Term only.
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
Upon completion of this course, students should be able to:
1.
Demonstrate experimental and collaborative skills by conducting investigations that require the formulation
of hypotheses, collection and interpretation of data and presentation of results. (GE1, GE2, GE3, PG1, PG2,
PG3)
2.
Calculate electric force, field strength, and potential energy for static and moving electric charges and map
simple force fields. (GE3, PG1, PG3, PG4)
3.
Define potential difference, resistance, current, capacitance, and inductance and use these to analyze simple
circuits. (GE3, PG1, PG3, PG4)
4.
Describe, analyze, and map magnetic fields and their interactions with electric charges. (GE3, PG1, PG3,
PG4)
5.
Explain electromotive force and the operation of motors and generators. (GE1, GE2, GE3, PG1, PG2, PG3,
PG4)
6.
Explain the properties of electromagnetic waves and be able to use these principles to explain and to
analyze the reflection, refraction, interference, diffraction, and polarization of light. (GE1, GE3, PG1, PG2,
PG3, PG4)
7.
Locate and describe images formed by mirrors and thin lenses and explain and analyze the operation of
selected optical instruments such as eyes, telescopes, and microscopes. (GE3, PG1, PG2, PG3, PG4)
8.
Explain the postulates of relativity, including implications for, time dilation, length contraction, relativistic
mass, and simultaneity and be able to apply them to solve related problems. (GE1, GE3, PG1, PG3, PG4)
9.
Describe and compare models of the atom from plum pudding model through modern models. (GE1, GE3,
PG1, PG3, PG4)
10.
Describe the concept of quanta and be able to explain implications of quantum mechanics, including the
Black Body problem, atomic spectra, the double-slit experiment, the photo electric effect, the wave nature of
matter and Heisenberg’s uncertainty principle. (GE1, GE3, PG1, PG3, PG4)
11.
Identify components of atomic nuclei and explain radioactivity, including α, β, and γ radiation. (GE1, GE3,
PG1, PG4)
GRADING POLICY:
Science courses at Carroll integrate scientific content with mathematical, written and oral skills, problem solving
and critical thinking. Assessment of these skills may include tests and quizzes; projects; assignments; group
activities; oral and written presentations; laboratory experiments, analyses and reports; field experiences and/or
other activities as deemed appropriate by the instructor. The laboratory component of the course accounts for
approximately 25% of the grade. The student must pass the laboratory component in order to pass the course.