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P.T. Physics

Robert Douglas Room # - C-131

Work #: (734) 692-4530 Home #: (734) 782-4863

Available for conferences: 11:59 a.m. – 1:12 p.m. Email:1rdouglas@ -or-

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COURSE DESCRIPTION

This laboratory-intensive course focuses on the most important concepts of physics (force, work, rate, resistance, energy and power) and works to explain how that concept applies to mechanical, fluid, electrical and thermal systems. The course blends an understanding of basic principles with practice in practical applications. It gives a foundation in understanding the technology that surrounds us today as well as the technology that’s coming tomorrow. It is designed for a student who may want to pursue a career in a technical field.

COURSE GOALS

The goals of this course are:

1) Students will become comfortable with the use of the metric system.

2) Students will learn and use various problem-solving skills that will improve thinking processes.

3) Students will participate in laboratory experiments and learn proper laboratory techniques.

4) Students will learn the steps of the scientific method and will apply them to class and laboratory situations.

COURSE EXIT OBJECTIVES

A P.T. Physics student will be expected to have the following skills and knowledge:

SKILLS

1) Become experienced measurers and will be proficient using a number of measuring tools.

2) Solve problems applying to a number of physical situations using different solving techniques.

3) Manipulate various laboratory apparatus and will apply the use of this equipment to real-life situations.

4) Become comfortable working with and sharing ideas with a group.

KNOWLEDGE

1) Understand the concept of force in a mechanical system, fluid pressure in a fluid system, voltage in an electrical system and temperature difference in a thermal system.

2) Understand the concept of work and how it applies to these systems.

3) Understand the concept of rate and how it applies to these systems.

4) Understand the concept of resistance and how it applies to these systems.

5) Understand the concept of energy and how it applies to these systems.

6) Understand the concept of power and how it applies to these systems.

As time permits:

7) Understand force transformers and how they apply to these systems.

TEACHING STRATEGIES

The stated goals will be achieved through lecture, class discussion, small group work and laboratory. We will cover the first six books of the program, each consisting of four subunits. Two laboratory experiments will be completed per subunit. These experiments will always apply to information being covered in class at the time and will work to solidify the students’ knowledge of these topics.

GRADING PROCEDURES

The students’ marking period grade will be computed with the following approximate weights given to different aspects of class:

Homework ---- 30%

Tests ---- 20%

Quizzes ---- 10%

Labs ---- 40%

Trimester grade - 100%

The students’ final (trimester) grade will be computed as follows:

Trimester grade ---- 80%

Final exam ---- 20%

Final (trimester) grade ---- 100%

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