Physics Courses
这些列表来自课程网，有些课程可能不是每个学期都提供. For additional information, contact the academic department, speak with counseling or refer to the current Class Schedule and College Catalog.
PHYS 3A - College Physics A
( 4.00 - Units )
为学习生命科学和建筑学的学生介绍经典力学的主要原理. 包括:科学家的科学方法和社会责任, Newtonian mechanics, energy, gravitation, fluids, thermodynamics, and vibration waves.
Student Learning Outcomes (SLO)
- Demonstrate mastery of basic mechanics concepts including Newton's Laws, ballistics, rotational motion, and conservation laws, 通过在学期开始和结束时进行的部队概念清单(FCI)测试来衡量, or the existing non-graded SLO assessment (file attached).
- 通过在综合期末考试中取得及格成绩来展示成功.
- 通过提交包含所有要求元素的完整实验报告，展示对实验的掌握, including abstract; introduction; materials, methods, and procedures; data and analysis; results and discussion; references; data tables.
PHYS 3B - College Physics B
( 4.00 - Units )
为学习生命科学和建筑学的学生介绍电磁学和现代物理学的主要原理. Includes Electrostatics, Electro-circuits, electromagnetic waves, optics, relativity , 原子和核物理学以及科学家和建筑师的社会责任 .
Student Learning Outcomes (SLO)
- 70% of students will be able to operate standard laboratory equipment
- 70% of students will be able to analyze laboratory data
- 70% of students will be able to write comprehensive laboratory reports
PHYS 4A - General Physics I
( 5.00 - Units )
介绍牛顿力学原理，必要时使用微积分. 矢量，运动学，动力学，能量，动量，旋转，振荡和引力.
Student Learning Outcomes (SLO)
- 使用力概念量表和课前、课后调查以及标准化增益(“NG”)评估物理4A学生在学期学习方面的进步
- PHYS 4A - Students shall be able to read, translate, 成功地将涉及运动学概念的关键字问题定性地求解于一体, two, and three dimensions, Newton's Laws of motion, gravitation, work and energy, linear momentum, rotational motion and dynamics, static equilibrium, and oscillations.
- Demonstrate qualitative mastery of physics 4A concepts in mechanics, energy, rotation, statics, and/or gravity through presentations, group projects, research papers, and/or homework essays
- 通过提交一份包含所有要求元素的完整实验报告，展示对物理4A实验室实验的掌握, including abstract; introduction; materials, methods, and procedures; data and analysis; results and discussion; references; data tables.
- FCI Test pre/post comparison of basic mechanics, using normalized gain 100% X [(post - pre)/(30-pre)]
PHYS 4C - General Physics III
( 5.00 - Units )
Oscillations, fluids, sound waves, thermodynamics, electromagnetic spectrum, optics including reflection, refraction, diffraction, interference, polarization.
Student Learning Outcomes (SLO)
- Demonstrate qualitative mastery of physics 4C concepts in waves, thermodynamics, and/or optics through presentations, group projects, research papers, and/or homework essays
- 通过提交一份包含所有要求元素的完整实验报告，展示对物理4C实验的掌握, including abstract; introduction; materials, methods, and procedures; data and analysis; results and discussion; references; data tables.
- 在波浪中演示物理4C概念的定量方面的掌握, thermodynamics, and optics through homework and/or exam problems
PHYS 4B - General Physics II
( 5.00 - Units )
Electric fields, electric currents, magnetic fields, induced currents, alternating circuits, Maxwell’s equations, Electromagnetic waves.
Student Learning Outcomes (SLO)
- Demonstrate qualitative mastery of physics 4B concepts in electricity, voltage, circuits, capacitors, and/or magnetism through presentations, group projects, research papers, and/or homework essays.
- 通过提交一份包含所有要求元素的完整实验报告，展示对物理4B实验室实验的掌握, including abstract; introduction; materials, methods, and procedures; data and analysis; results and discussion; references; data tables.
- Demonstrate Quantitative mastery of Physics 4B concepts in E&M through CSEM test pre/post.
- Read, translate, 并成功地解决了涉及库仑定律概念的定量关键词问题, Gauss' Law, conservation of energy; definitions of capacitance, current, and resistance, laws of magnetism, Faraday's Law of Induction and concept of AC circuits.
- Successfully solve qualitatively key word problems involving the concepts of Coulomb's Law; Gauss' Law; conservation of energy; definitions of capacitance, current, and resistance; laws of magnetism, Faraday's Law of Induction and the concept of AC circuits.
- 通过家庭作业和/或考试问题展示对电磁学定性方面的掌握.
- 通过CSEM测试，在Enull中对物理4B概念进行定性掌握.
PHYS 5 - Modern Physics
( 3.00 - Units )
Special relativity and modern physics, including photons, quantum mechanics, atoms, solids, nuclear physics, particle physics and cosmology.
Student Learning Outcomes (SLO)
- 表现出对物理5的定量和定性方面的掌握:相对论的概念和方法, quantum mechanics and nuclear physics.
- 表现出对物理5的定量和定性方面的掌握:相对论的概念和方法, quantum mechanics and nuclear physics through presentations, group projects, research papers, and/or homework essays.
- Read, translate, 图示并成功解决涉及相对论概念的定量关键字问题, nuclear physics, and quantum mechanics.
- 定性地解决涉及电流和电阻概念的关键问题, laws of magnetism, laws of induction, geometrical and wave optics, and modern Physics.
PHYS 11 - Descriptive Physics
( 4.00 - Units )
运动、万有引力、热、光、声、电、磁、原子和原子核. 当今的科学问题和发展，如替代能源, solar energy, nuclear power, lasers, relativity and black holes. Designed for non-majors in physical science. Includes an introduction to laboratory, 原理和技巧，强调在课堂上讨论的基本概念. May not receive credit if Physics 10 or Physics 10L has been completed.
Student Learning Outcomes (SLO)
- Demonstrate mastery of lab report for an activity in Physics 11 curriculum
- Quantitative mastery of Physics 11 Problems
- Read, 分析和评论一篇韦德1946当前物理科学(包括物理学)发现的杂志或报纸文章, chemistry, earth science, geology, meteorology, and astronomy), specifically identifying parts of the process of science, including evidence of observation, past research, testable hypotheses, experimental results, data analysis, support for or against prior theory, peer review and publishing.
PHYS 18 - Preparatory Physics
( 3.00 - Units )
作为物理2A和4A基础的力学基本解题技巧.
Methods and strategies used to solve quantitative Physics problems. Intended for mathematics, engineering, and physics, science students. Emphasis on group problem-solving activities, diversity in problem-solving approaches, and detailed oral and written presentation of solutions.
Student Learning Outcomes (SLO)
- 展示数学和推理能力的掌握需要解决入门物理分析和概念问题
PHYS 25 - Computational Methods for Engineers and Scientists
( 3.00 - Units )
使用数值分析计算机应用程序MATLAB解决工程/科学问题的方法和技术, SimuLink, MuPad, and EXCEL. Technical computing and visualization using MATLAB software. Examples and applications from applied-mathematics, physical-mechanics, electrical circuits, biology, thermal systems, fluid systems, and other branches of science and engineering.
Student Learning Outcomes (SLO)
- 给定一个可以用幂函数或指数函数建模的数据集，对数据进行线性化, and then perform a Linear Regression using MATLAB or EXCEL software
- Using differential calculus, MATLab commands, 和脚本文件来求解一个自变量，该自变量将优化/最小化/最大化一些因变量数量，这些因变量数量来自于对现实世界情景的分析.
- 使用MATLABs SimuLink互连图标为基础的编程环境，创建一个SimuLink反馈图，产生一个图形的数值解决方案的非线性, NonHomogeneous, Second order Differential Equation.
PHYS 27 - Introduction to Unmanned Flight & Rocket Science
( 3.00 - Units )
This course introduces students to the physics behind, as well as the creation and operation of, unmanned flight vehicles such as rockets, balloons and unmanned aerial vehicles (drones), 收集飞行大气数据，然后进行分析和展示.
Student Learning Outcomes (SLO)
- 建造一个工作电路板，在无人驾驶飞行器飞行过程中精确收集大气数据.
- 建造一个能在电路板完好无损的情况下升降的无人驾驶飞行器.
- Analyze the acquired in flight data.
PHYS 122 - Physics Supplemental Instruction
( 0.50 - Units )
An individualized course with tutorial assistance from an instructor, student tutor, 基础物理计算课程旨在培养学生的自信心，并为学生在物理课程的正常导航中解决问题做好准备.
Student Learning Outcomes (SLO)
- Apply concepts of and solve problems in physics
- Solve problems collaboratively
- 提高对学习方式的认识，以提高在物理方面的成功