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.
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.