PHYS 110A - Principles of Physics IA

2.5 Credits

This course is the first of an algebra-based college physics sequence. The course is taught as three courses (PHYS110A, 110B, and 110C), all of which must be successfully completed to transfer as a semester-length course. Topics include kinetics, vectors, Newton laws, work and energy. This course includes both lecture and lab components.

Prerequisites: (2) College-level reading, writing, and math proficiency; and MATH 1312 or MATH 1315 or higher

Lecture Hours: 2.0
Lab Hours: 1.5
Internship Hours: 0.0
Clinical or Practicum Hours: 0.0

Course Objectives

distinguish between vector and scalar physical quantities, and perform simple vector operations;
identify the conditions for static equilibrium and solve simple problems for objects in static equilibrium;
define uniform accelerated motion and solve simple problems involving uniformly accelerated motion;
apply Newton’s three laws of motion to physical situations;
apply the concepts of work, energy, and conservation of energy to physical situations;
perform lab experiments safely using both direct and computer based methodology, analyze and interpret the data collected and draw reasonable conclusions based on the data.

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