PHYS 210L - Fundamentals of Physics I Lab

1 Credits
2 Contact Hours
This laboratory course introduces the fundamental mechanics of physics through hands-on and/or virtual laboratory experiments. Experiments involving physical properties of motion, matter, phases, thermodynamics, heat, vibrations and sound will be done. Methods, including the scientific method, for quantitative and qualitative analyses of physical properties will be introduced. This laboratory course is the first in a two-course laboratory sequence introducing students to the fundamentals of physics.

Fees: Additional course fees apply.
Prerequisite(s): MATH 150
Corequisite(s): PHYS 210
Course Learning Outcomes:
1. Utilize mathematics to solve models that describe physical phenomenon and obtain meaningful answers.
2. Apply laboratory writing skills to formulate technical documentation.
3. Apply critical thinking and the scientific method to analyze real world challenges.
4. Identify and evaluate potential solution methodologies to efficiently address these challenges.
5. Develop conceptual models to describe physical phenomena quantitatively.
6. Analyze the reasonableness of these solutions.
7. Apply the mechanics of Newton’s laws, momentum, energy, and rotational motion as related to living systems.
8. Conduct basic experimentation to confirm or disprove hypotheses.