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.
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.