Course Title: University Physics I

Course Prefix & Number: Phys2425

Section Number:  400

Term Code: 162S

Semester Credit Hours: 4

Lecture Hours: 48

Lab Hours: 48

Course Description (NCTC Catalog ):  Fundamental principles of physics, using calculus, for science, computer science, and engineering majors; the principles and applications of classical mechanics, including harmonic motion, physical systems and thermodynamics; and emphasis on problem solving.

Course Prerequisite(s): MATH 2413 Calculus I

Course Type:

o - Academic General Education Course (from Academic Course Guide Manual but not in NCTC Core)

x - Academic NCTC Core Curriculum Course

o - WECM Course

Name of Instructor:

 Don Abernathy

Campus/Office Location:

Corinth Campus room 331

Telephone Number:

940-498-6282

E-mail Address:

dabernathy@nctc.edu

Associate Dean:  

Keith Bailey

Office Location:

Cor331

Telephone Number:

940-498-6413

E-mail Address:

kbailey@nctc.edu

# of Graded Course Elements

Graded Course Elements

Percentage or Points Values

12

Labs

20%

4

Exams

60%

1

Class Participation

5%

1

Final Exam

15%

Student Learning Outcome

At the successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1

Determine the components of linear motion (displacement, velocity, and acceleration),

and especially motion under conditions of constant acceleration.

2

Solve problems involving forces and work.

3

Apply Newton’s laws to physical problems.

4

Identify the different types of energy.

5

Solve problems using principles of conservation of energy.

6

Define the principles of impulse, momentum, and collisions.

7

Use principles of impulse and momentum to solve problems.

8

Determine the location of the center of mass and center of rotation for rigid bodies in

motion.

9

 Discuss rotational kinematics and dynamics and the relationship between linear and

rotational motion.

10

Solve problems involving rotational and linear motion.

11

Define equilibrium, including the different types of equilibrium.

12

Discuss simple harmonic motion and its application to real-world problems.

13

Solve problems involving the First and Second Laws of Thermodynamics.

14

Prepare laboratory reports that clearly communicate experimental information in a logical and scientific manner.

15

Conduct basic laboratory experiments involving classical mechanics.

16

Relate physical observations and measurements involving classical mechanics to theoretical principles.

17

Evaluate the accuracy of physical measurements and the potential sources of error in the measurements.

18

Design fundamental experiments involving principles of classical mechanics.

19

Identify appropriate sources of information for conducting laboratory experiments involving classical mechanics.

Exam I: Feb 14

Exam II: Mar 9

Exam III: Apr 13

Exam IV: May 2

Last day to Withdraw

For the Fall 2016 semester, the last day to withdraw from a course with a “W” is November 3,2016

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