This course covers the basic principles of electricity and magnetism, and light using calculus as a tool. 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.
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.
- Demonstrate a basic understanding of light, electricity and magnetism.
- Use calculus as a tool to solve problems of a physical nature.
- Show an awareness for the logic and consistence of the physical laws of the universe.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the scientific ideology.
- Demonstrate the use of coulomb's principle.
- Define capacitance.
- Define concept of electric current.
- Solve simple circuits using Kirchhoff'�s rules.
- Demonstrate how magnetic fields and moving charges interact.
- Demonstrate the use of Ampere's law.
- Solve field properties around a moving charge.
- Have a knowledge of the workings of the voltmeter, ammeter, and the potentiometer.
- Demonstrate understanding of the magnetic properties of matter.
- Understand electromagnetic induction.
- Solve simple alternative current circuits.
- Demonstrate understanding of the wave nature of light.
- Demonstrate knowledge of the principle of refraction and the transmission of energy by light waves.
- Understand diffraction of light and Young's experiment.
- Demonstrate knowledge of the principles of reflection and refraction.
- Gain an understanding of mirrors and lenses by using ray diagrams.
- Develop an understanding of the diffraction grating and resolving power of optical instruments.
- Static Electric Charge
- Electric Current
- Magnetic Fields
- Electromagnetic Waves
- Speed of electromagnetic waves
- Radiation of electromagnetic waves
- Maxwell's equations
- Nature of Light
- Interferences and Diffraction
- Polarization
- Lecture
- Demonstrations
- Class discussions
- Laboratory experiments
- Text
- Handouts
- Laboratory and various laboratory equipment
- Calculator
SCCC Outcome 1 will be assessed and measured by comprehension of text reading assignments, a semester research project, and participation in class discussion.
SCCC Outcome 2 will be assessed through essay assignments and semester research project.
SCCC Outcome 3 will be assessed through class and laboratory discussions and research presentation.
SCCC Outcome 4 will be assessed through homework problems, exams, and laboratory data analysis.
SCCC Outcome 5 will be assessed through discussions, laboratory analysis and research experiments.
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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.