For each unit of credit, a minimum of three hours per week with one of the hours for class and two hours for studying/preparation outside of class is expected.
The Science Program at Seward County Community College provides opportunities to improve and enhance each student’s understanding and comprehension of the natural world through a variety of courses and experience to develop a scientifically literate citizen.
Outcome #1: Read with comprehension, be critical of what they read, and apply knowledge gained from their reading to broader issues of the day.
Outcome #2: Communicate ideas clearly and proficiently in writing, appropriately adjusting content and arrangement for varying audiences, purposes, and situations.
Outcome #3: Communicate their ideas clearly and proficiently in speaking, appropriately adjusting content and arrangement for varying audiences, purposes, and situations
Outcome #4: Demonstrate mathematical skills by using a variety of techniques and technologies.
Outcome #5: Demonstrate the ability to think critically by gathering facts, generating insights, analyzing data, and evaluating information.
Outcome #6: Exhibit skills in information and technological literacy.
Outcome #9: Exhibit workplace skills to include respect for others, teamwork competence, attendance/punctuality, decision making, conflict resolution, truthfulness/honest, positive attitude, judgment, responsibility.
- Demonstrate basic understanding of mechanics and thermodynamics.
- Solve problems of a physical nature.
- Communicate ideas in a literate manner both in written and oratorical methods.
- Collect data and create general conclusions.
- Show an awareness of the importance and application of the physical laws of nature.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the scientific ideology.
- Understand the SI unit system.
- Solve vector problems.
- Apply Newton's law of motion to:
- Employ knowledge of force systems and friction.
- Develop a concept of work, power, and energy.
- Apply concepts of momentum and impulse
- Demonstrate an understanding of rotational motion.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the mechanics of fluids.
- Demonstrate an understanding of motion of oscillating systems.
- Have a working knowledge of waves with applications to both light and sound.
- Demonstrate an understanding of thermal equilibrium and thermal expansion.
- Demonstrate an understanding of heat and thermal energy.
- Have a basic understanding of the laws of thermodynamics.
Vectors, Forces, Newton'�s law of motion, Reference Frames, Free Falling Bodies, Projectiles, Energy, Work and Power, Impulse and Momentum, Rotational Motion, Fluids, Oscillating Systems, Waves,
Temperature, Kinetic theory of gases, Heat, Thermodynamics
- Mechanics
- Thermal Physics,
- Lecture Demonstrations
- Class Discussions
- Laboratory Experiments
- Video Presentations
- Computer software applications
- Textbook
- Handout Information
- DVD's and computer software
- Laboratory and Various Laboratory Equipment
- Electronic Calculator
- Overhead Projector
Students will be given real life problems and assessed on how they apply the scientific method to arrive at a solution(s) to the problems.
Students will be given problems on quizzes, exams and laboratory experiments to assess their understanding of the SI system and the concepts being covered.
SCCC Outcomes:
Outcome 1 will be assessed and measured by comprehension of text reading assignments, various research projects, and participation in class discussion.
Outcome 2 will be assessed by short essay assignments through the semester.
Outcome 3 will be assessed by the student'�s involvement in group discussion, presentations, and laboratory investigations during the semester.
Outcome 4 will be assessed through homework, exams, and laboratory data analysis.
Outcome 5 will be assessed through conceptual discussions, laboratory investigations and research projects.
Outcome 6 will be assessed through research inquiries, performance of laboratory investigations, and application to research projects.
Outcome 9 will be assessed through attendance, group assignments and presentations.
SCCC Policy
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Under the Americans with Disabilities Act, Seward County Community College will make reasonable accommodations for students with documented disabilities. If you need support or assistance because of a disability, you may be eligible for academic accommodations. Students should identify themselves to the Mental Health Counselor at 620-417-1106 or go to the Student Success Center in the Hobble Academic building, room A149.