PHY 111 - Fundamentals of Physics 1

4 credit hours - Three hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory weekly; one term.
This course meets the Biological and Physical Sciences General Education Requirement.

Discover the fundamental concepts and methods of physics. Study the classical principles and their application to algebra-based mathematical analysis of physical problems. Analyze topics including mechanics (kinematics, laws of motion, force, momentum, and energy), fluids, and heat. Meets the requirements of career programs and transfer programs in liberal arts, secondary education and health-related fields that require algebra-based general physics.

Prerequisite(s): MAT 137 or MAT 145 with a grade of C or better or eligibility for MAT 151 and eligibility for ENG 101 /ENG 101A .

Note: Credit is not given for both PHY 111 and PHY 211 . Typically offered at MC and OL; fall, spring, and summer terms.

Course Outcomes:

Apply the appropriate physical principles, while considering their limitations, to a given scenario.
Translate a given physical situation or written problem into an organized solution map, including a diagram and a physics-based mathematical description.
Apply physical models based on mathematical techniques (including algebra and trigonometry) to explain and/or predict fundamental physical phenomena.
Use experimental apparatus and acquire data to test a scientific hypothesis.
Use appropriate mathematical methods, consistent with physics principles, to examine laboratory data in order to support or refute a scientific hypothesis.
Communicate appropriate experimental conclusions based on underlying physics principles as well as mathematical and graphical analysis.