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FLORIDA STATE COLLEGE AT JACKSONVILLE
COLLEGE CREDIT COURSE OUTLINE
COURSE NUMBER:
PHY 1020C
COURSE TITLE:
Physics for Liberal Arts with Laboratory
PREREQUISITE(S):
MAT 1033 or higher
COREQUISITE(S):
MAT 1033 or higher
CREDIT HOURS:
3
CONTACT HOURS/WEEK:
4
CONTACT HOUR BREAKDOWN:
Lecture/Discussion:
Laboratory:
Other ____________:
2
2
FACULTY WORKLOAD POINTS:
3.4
STANDARDIZED CLASS SIZE
ALLOCATION:
24
CATALOG COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course is a general education course for non-science students and
not for those who are planning to major in physics or other sciences. It is a survey of the physical environment
as applied to mechanics, thermodynamics electricity and magnetism, and modern physics with the laboratory
an integral part of the learning process.
SUGGESTED TEXT(S):
Hewitt, Paul. Conceptual Physics, Latest edition, Addison
Westley
Griffith, W. Thomas, The Physics of Everyday Phenomena,
latest edition, WCB/McGraw-Hill.
Inquiry Into Physics. Vern J. Ostiek and Donald J. Bord
West Publishing Co. Latest Edition
IMPLEMENTATION DATE:
November 14, 1987
REVIEW OR MODIFICATION DATE:
Fall Term 1998 (991)
Fall Term 2002 (20031)
Fall Term 2006 (20071)
Fall Term 2008 (20091) - Outline Review 2007
Fall Term 2013 (20141) – Proposal 2013-05
Fall Term 2014 (20151) – Proposal 2014-41
Fall Term 2015 (20161) – Outline Review 14-15
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COURSE TOPICS
CONTACT HOURS
__PER TOPIC__
I.
Mathematical Review
A. Measurement and Scientific Notation
B. Metric System of Measure
C. Unit-Factor Conversions
1
II.
Mechanics
A. Speed, Velocity and Acceleration
B. Linear Motion
C. Gravitation
D. Projectile and Centripetal Motion
E. Newton's Laws of Motion
F. Forces
G. Momentum
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III.
Work and Energy
A. Work
B. Mechanical Energy
C. Conservation Principle
D. Power
E. Modern Energy Concerns
4
IV.
Properties of Matter
A. Atomic Nature of Matter
B. Solids, Liquids, Gases and Plasmas
1
V.
Heat
A. Temperature
B. Calorie and Joule
* C. Heat Transfer (optional topic)
D. Change of State/Specific Heat
3
VI.
Waves and Vibrations
A. Sound
B. Light
C. Harmonic Motion
3
VII.
Electricity and Magnetism
A. Electrostatics
B. Electric Current
C. Magnetic Force and Field
4
VIII.
Modern Physics
A. The Atom and the Quantum
B. Radioactivity
C. Nuclear Fission and Fusion
D. Nuclear Energy
3
IX.
Evaluation
4
TOTAL:
30
2
*OPTIONAL TOPICS
List of laboratory experiment (2 hours)
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Measurement of Length
Measuring Devices
Measuring of Velocity and Acceleration
Measuring "g", the Acceleration due to Gravity
Free Fall and Graphing
Newton's Second Law
Friction
Work, Incline Plane
Momentum Conservation
Momentum and Projectile Motion
Waves on a String
The Simple Pendulum
Simple Harmonic Motion
Decay Analog
The Laser
E Field Plotting
Resistance and Ohm's Law
Magnetic Fields
Tan Galvanometer
Plane Surfaces
Curved Surfaces
Lab and Safety Evaluation
(Hours)
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Florida State College at Jacksonville
Course Learning Outcomes and Assessment
SECTION 1
Semester Credit Hours (Credit):
Contact Hours (Workforce)
Physics for Liberal Arts with Laboratory
Course Prefix and Number:
PHY 1020C
Course Title:
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SECTION 2a (To be completed for General Education courses only.)
TYPE OF COURSE (Place an “X” in the box next to those that are applicable.)
X
General Education Core (If selected, core discipline area will be identified in Section 4.)
General Education (If selected, you must also complete Section 4, Section 5, and Section 8)
SECTION 2b
TYPE OF COURSE (Place an “X” in the box next to those that are applicable.)
A.A. Elective
A.S. Required Course
A.S. Professional Elective
A.A.S. Required Course
A.A.S. Professional Elective
Technical Certificate
PSAV/Clock Hour/Workforce
Upper Division/Bachelors
Development Education
Apprenticeship
Other:
If selected, use this space to title “other” option.
SECTION 3
INTELLECTUAL COMPETENCIES (Place an “X” in the box next to those that are applicable.)
X
Reading
Speaking
Critical Analysis
X
Writing
Listening
Information
Literacy
X
Qualitative Skills
Ethical Judgement
X
Scientific Method of
Inquiry
Working
Collaboratively
SECTION 4 (To be completed for General Education courses only.)
GENERAL EDUCATION DISCIPLINE AREA (Place an “X” in the box next to those that are applicable.)
Communications
Humanities
Mathematics
Social and Behavioral Sciences
X Natural Sciences
SECTION 5 (To be completed for General Education courses only.)
GENERAL EDUCATION LEARNING OUTCOME AREA (Place an “X” in the box next to those that are applicable.)
Communication
X
Critical Thinking
Information Literacy
X
Scientific and Quantitative Reasoning
Global Sociocultural Responsibility
SECTION 6
LEARNING OUTCOMES
Explain and apply major concepts in Physics
including mechanics, heat, electricity,
magnetism, light and some modern physics.
Demonstrate knowledge of scientific method
TYPE OF OUTCOME
(General Education,
Course or Program)
Course
Program
METHOD OF ASSESSMENT
Written tests, reports and/or use of equipment
to demonstrate student competency in field.
Students will demonstrate mastery of topic
through assignments, written tests, and/or
laboratory work.
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SECTION 6 (Continued)
LEARNING OUTCOMES
Communicate scientific ideas through oral and
written assignments.
Interpret scientific models such as formulas,
graphs tables and schematics, draw inferences
from them and recognize their limitations
May demonstrate problem solving methods in
situations that are encountered outside of the
classroom
TYPE OF OUTCOME
(General Education,
Course or Program)
Program
Program
General Education
Demonstrate proper laboratory technique
including safety in the use and care of
laboratory equipment and materials.
Course
Maintain a laboratory notebook, and/or
carefully complete data tables
Course
METHOD OF ASSESSMENT
Students use analytical reasoning skills to
solve problems on written tests and/or
laboratory work.
Written reports of lab experiments and/ or
written tests demonstrate student competency
in the application of scientific knowledge.
Students use demonstrations, group
discussions, written tests, laboratory reports,
research projects and/or field experiences to
illustrate competence in recognizing and
evaluating various scientific processes.
Results from laboratory work and experiments
demonstrate student awareness of science
and society.
Written tests, reports and/or use of equipment
to demonstrate student competency in field.
SECTION 7
Faculty name(s):
William A. Mendoza, Ph.D.
Date:
11/23/2012
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SECTION 8 (To be completed for General Education Courses only.)
KNOWLEDGE AND VALUE (Place an “X” in the box to indicate primary or secondary option.)
KNOWLEDGE
Global and Historical Knowledge and Understanding
 Comprehends a general knowledge of the nature, origins and contributions of
major civilizations
 Comprehends the workings and interrelations of personal, business and
government economies
 Comprehends political, social and economic systems and their effects upon
society
Cultural and Aesthetic Knowledge and Understanding
 Comprehends the contributions of the arts and humanities to the human
experience on a personal, national or global level
 Comprehends the historical development of the arts and sciences
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Primary
Secondary
N/A
X
X
X
Primary
Secondary
N/A
X
X
X
Comprehends religious and cultural systems and their effects upon society
Human Awareness and Understanding
 Comprehends the dynamics of human behavior and the process of increasing
self-awareness, growth and development
 Comprehends the stages of human development and the dynamics of human
relationships in diverse cultures
 Comprehends the factors that promote physical, mental and social well-being
Primary
Mathematics, Science and Technology
 Comprehends the basic concepts and investigative processes of the natural
sciences
 Comprehends the breadth, significance and development of the mathematical
sciences
 Comprehends the ways science and technology have shaped and continue to
reshape human cultures and the environment
Primary
Secondary
N/A
X
X
X
Secondary
N/A
X
X
X
VALUE
Description
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Primary
Secondary
N/A
X
Intellectual honesty
Curiosity and openness to new ideas
Recognition of one’s own creative potential
Acceptance of and respect for differences among people and cultures
Civic Engagement
Lifelong Learning
X
X
X
X
X
SECTION 9
Faculty name(s):
William A. Mendoza, Ph.D.
Date:
11/23/2012
CS20150615
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