Syllabus Overview HPHYSIC-450-DL Physics 1
Combined Lecture/Lab, 4 Credits
Offered: Fall, Summer
Note: The lab for this course is included; no additional registration is required.
Course Materials
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LAB KIT: Your kit is delivered to your house. Many materials are the same as those used in onsite labs. You have 3-4 weeks to complete the labs. You have support from your instructor, lab TA and kit manufacturer. You write a report describing your findings and conclusions. You discuss your findings with peers and instructors
Topics You Will Study
- Math Warm-Up and Vectors
- Force Vectors; Static Equilibrium
- Mass and Weight, Friction
- Torque, Momentum
- Simple Machines (Levers and Pulleys)
- Motion in One Dimension (Linear Motion)
- Acceleration; Circular Motion
- Energy
- Conservation of Energy
- Momentum
Labs You Will Complete
- Math Warm-Up, Vector basics
- Forces
- Mass and Weight, Friction
- Torque; Momentum of Forces
- Simple Machines: Levers and Pulleys
- Linear Motion
- Circular Motion
- Energy and Power
- Conservation of Energy and Power
- Momentum
General Course Activities/How to Plan Your Time
- Discussions
- Study
- Lab and Lab Report
- Homework
Technology Requirements
This course uses the learning platform software called Desire2Learn (D2L). D2L integrates text, video, and audio. Before enrolling in the course, please review the D2L system recommendations [2].