PHYS& 221 Engineering Physics I with Lab

5 credits

This calculus-based physics course forms the first part of a three-quarter introductory physics sequence, suitable for physics and engineering majors. This course covers the basic principles of Newtonian mechanics including vector mathematics, multidimensional kinematics, Newton’s laws of dynamics, forces in nature, circular motion, the universal gravitational law, mechanical energy, conservation methods, linear momentum, and rigid body kinematics and dynamics. Laboratory work is included.

This course meets the Natural Science with lab general education distribution requirement.

Prerequisites: MATH& 142

Course Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

Apply vector analysis and calculus-based methods to solve linear motion problems in one and two dimensions, involving projectile motion
Recognize and solve the problems related to Newton’s laws of motion involving position, displacement, velocity, acceleration, and force
Analyze problems involving force, friction and circular motion and rigid body rotation by applying free body diagram
Implement Newton’s Universal Gravitational Law
Solve problems for physics and engineering majors by applying the principles of impulse and linear momentum
Recognize and solve problems using principles of energy and momentum conservation laws
Distinguish between different types of equilibrium using the potential energy diagrams
Emphasize both the power and limitations of the classical Newtonian approach in the conceptualization and design of engineered creations
Implement the paradigms of classical mechanics to problem-solving in the engineering context
Demonstrate techniques to set up and perform experiments, collect data from those experiments, record experimental work completely and accurately in laboratory notebooks, formulate conclusions from an experiment, and communicate experimental results clearly in written reports

College-Wide Learning Outcomes
This course teaches to the college-wide learning outcome of Teamwork, the ability to participate actively and cooperatively in a group to advance a common goal.

Total Hours: 60 Theory (Lecture) Hours: 40 Guided Practice (Lab or Clinical) Hours: 20