Summer 2012 Courses: May 23, 2012 - Jul 23, 2012

Summer 2012 Courses: May 23, 2012 - Jul 23, 2012


PHYS 1111K - Introduction to Physics I
4.000 Credit hours
3.000 Lecture hours
1.000 Lab hours
Class 2:00 pm - 4:45 pm MW Building A 1280 May 23, 2012 - Jul 23, 2012
Lab 2:00 pm - 4:45 pm TR Building A 1280 May 23, 2012 - Jul 23, 2012

Prerequisite(s): MATH 1113 An introductory course which will include material from mechanics, thermodynamics, and fluids. Elementary algebra and trigonometry will be used.

Upon completion of this course students will:
(1) Ascertain the basic concepts of mechanics;
(2) Learn the role mathematics plays in physics as the foundation for quantitative analysis and unambiguous communication;
(3) Learn how to apply the basic laws of physics to problem solving in a simplified version of nature;
(4) Appropriately use tools and instruments for observing, measuring, and manipulating objects in scientific activities;
(5) Learn the computational and estimation skills necessary for analyzing data and following scientific explanations;
(6) Communicate scientific ideas and activities clearly;
(7) Apply the important features of the process of scientific inquiry;
(8) Be familiar with the historical development of physics laws and their impact on the society and mankind;
(9) Recognize how physics is related to other science and engineering disciplines.



PHYS 2211K - Principles of Physics I w/Lab
4.000 Credit hours
3.000 Lecture hours
1.000 Lab hours
Class 6:00 pm - 8:45 pm MW Building A 1280 May 23, 2012 - Jul 23, 2012
Lab 6:00 pm - 8:45 pm TR Building A 1280 May 23, 2012 - Jul 23, 2012

Prerequisite: MATH 2200 An introductory course which will include material from mechanics, thermodynamics, and fluids. Elementary differential and integral calculus will be used.

Upon completion of this course students will:
(1) Ascertain the basic concepts of mechanics;
(2) Learn the role mathematics plays in physics as the foundation for quantitative analysis and unambiguous communication;
(3) Learn how to apply the basic laws of physics to problem solving in a simplified version of nature;
(4) Appropriately use tools and instruments for observing, measuring, and manipulating objects in scientific activities;
(5) Learn the computational and estimation skills necessary for analyzing data and following scientific explanations;
(6) Communicate scientific ideas and activities clearly;
(7) Learn the relationship between real-world and controlled phenomenon;
(8) Be familiar with the historical development of physics laws and their impact on the society and mankind;
(9) Recognize how physics is related to other science and engineering disciplines.