Master Syllabus PS2215, General Physics II

Credits 5 Lab Hours 3 Lecture Hours 3 Clinical Hours 0
Course Description

The course covers the basic principles of light, electricity, magnetism and modern physics from a non-calculus point of view. 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. EduKan course number:PH227

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.

Program and/or Department Mission Statement

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.

SCCC Outcomes

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 #7: Understand each other, moving beyond simple acceptance to embracing and celebrating the rich dimensions of diversity by working as a team to learn, engaging with community, exhibiting cultural awareness, and creating equity

Outcome #9: Exhibit workplace skills to include respect for others, teamwork competence, attendance/punctuality, decision making, conflict resolution, truthfulness/honest, positive attitude, judgment, responsibility.

Course Outcomes

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  1. Demonstrate a basic understanding of light, electricity, magnetism and modern physics.
  2. Show an awareness of the beauty of the physical laws of nature.
  3. Demonstrate an understanding of the scientific idealogy.
  4. Solve problems of a physical nature.
  5. Demonstrate use of coulomb's principle.
  6. Demonstrate an understanding of capacitance.
  7. Demonstrate an understanding of electric currents.
  8. Solve simple circuits using Kirchoff's rules.
  9. Understand magnetic forces and their result on moving charges.
  10. Demonstrate the use of Ampere's principle.
  11. Solve field properties around a moving charge.
  12. Have a knowledge of the working of the voltmeter, ammeter and the
  13. Understand the concept of the magnetic properties of matter.
  14. Understand electromagnetic induction.
  15. Solve simple alternating current circuits.
  16. Demonstrate an understanding of the wave nature of light.
  17. Understand the principle of refraction and the transmission of energy
  18. Understand diffraction of light & Young's experiment.
  19. Demonstrate knowledge of the principles of reflection and refraction.
  20. Gain an understanding of mirrors and lenses.
  21. Demonstrate an understanding of the diffraction grating and resolving power of optical instruments.
  22. Demonstrate an understanding of emission and absorption spectra.
  23. Employ a basic understanding of radioactivity and nuclear reactions.
  24. Gain a concept of nuclear models.
  25. Specific Laboratory Objectives
  26. Apply the scientific method to his work.
  27. Analyze data and determine its reliability.
  28. Report results of experimental facts in an organized manner.
  29. Deduce conclusions from experimental data.
  30. Demonstrate an ability to work in the laboratory.
Course Outline
  1. Electricity and Magnetism
  2. Electromagnetic Waves
  3. Modern Physics
  4. Laboratory experiments
Instructional Methods
  1. Lecture
  2. Handout information
  3. Movie films and slides
  4. Laboratory and various laboratory equipment
  5. Chalkboard
  6. Calculator
Instructional Resources and Materials
  1. Text
  2. Handout information
  3. Movie films and slides
  4. Laboratory and various laboratory equipment
  5. Chalkboard
  6. Calculator
Methods of Assessment

SCCC Outcome 1 will be assessed and measured by comprehension of text reading assignments, a semester research project, and participation in class discussion and through Calibrated Peer Review (CPR) assignments.

SCCC Outcome 2 will be assessed by the student'�s expression of ideas in CPR essays and semester research paper.

SCCC Outcome 3 will be assessed by the student'�s expression of ideas through class discussion and semester research presentation.

SCCC Outcome 4 will be assessed through homework, quiz and test problems, and laboratory data analysis.

SCCC Outcome 5 will be assessed and measured by using lab experiments, semester research paper, and CPR assignments

SCCC Outcome 6 will be assessed and measured by utilizing technology in laboratory experimentation and use of Internet in class work.

SCCC Outcome 7 will be assessed through class discussion, written reports on short research topics throughout the semester, and CPR assignments.

SCCC Outcome 9 will be assessed by class attendance, participation in class discussion, and workshop group interaction.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Statement

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.

Core Outcomes Project
The learning outcomes and competencies detailed in this course outline or syllabus meet, or exceed the learning outcomes and competencies specified by the Kansas Core Outcomes Groups project for this course as approved by the Kansas Board of Regents KRSN: PHY2020