2017-2018 Academic Catalog 
    
    Nov 22, 2024  
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PHYS& 115 - General Physics II w/LAB



5.0 Credits
Topics covered will include basic concepts in waves, sound, heat, fluids, and optics. Four hours of lecture and two hours of lab weekly.
Prerequisite PHYS& 114 with a minimum grade of 2.0 and placement in ENGL& 101.
Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

  1. Demonstrate a thorough understanding, at the nonmajors’ level, of the basic principles of waves, sound, heat, fluids, and optics.
  2. Develop a clear understanding of the scientific method and its application to these principles.
  3. Apply quantitative measures to situations involving these principles and develop a strong facility for working problems based on these principles.
  4. Analyze physical systems to decide what information and principles are relevant to understanding the behavior of the systems.
  5. Clearly communicate fundamental knowledge particular to physics with their peers using appropriate vocabulary.



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