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.
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 #7: Understand each other, moving beyond simple acceptance to embracing and celebrating the rich dimensions of other cultures by working as a team to learn, engage communities, exhibit cultural awareness, and create 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.
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- Demonstrate a basic understanding of light, electricity, magnetism and modern physics.
- Show an awareness of the beauty of the physical laws of nature.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the scientific idealogy.
- Solve problems of a physical nature.
- Demonstrate use of coulomb's principle.
- Demonstrate an understanding of capacitance.
- Demonstrate an understanding of electric currents.
- Solve simple circuits using Kirchoff's rules.
- Understand magnetic forces and their result on moving charges.
- Demonstrate the use of Ampere's principle.
- Solve field properties around a moving charge.
- Have a knowledge of the working of the voltmeter, ammeter and the
- Understand the concept of the magnetic properties of matter.
- Understand electromagnetic induction.
- Solve simple alternating current circuits.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the wave nature of light.
- Understand the principle of refraction and the transmission of energy
- Understand diffraction of light & Young's experiment.
- Demonstrate knowledge of the principles of reflection and refraction.
- Gain an understanding of mirrors and lenses.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the diffraction grating and resolving power of optical instruments.
- Demonstrate an understanding of emission and absorption spectra.
- Employ a basic understanding of radioactivity and nuclear reactions.
- Gain a concept of nuclear models.
- Specific Laboratory Objectives
- Apply the scientific method to his work.
- Analyze data and determine its reliability.
- Report results of experimental facts in an organized manner.
- Deduce conclusions from experimental data.
- Demonstrate an ability to work in the laboratory.
- Electricity and Magnetism
- Electromagnetic Waves
- Modern Physics
- Laboratory experiments
- Lecture
- Handout information
- Movie films and slides
- Laboratory and various laboratory equipment
- Chalkboard
- Calculator
- Text
- Handout information
- Movie films and slides
- Laboratory and various laboratory equipment
- Chalkboard
- Calculator
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.
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Seward County Community College (SCCC) is committed to ensuring digital and physical accessibility for all students, in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. In alignment with the U.S. Department of Justice Title II accessibility compliance deadlines, SCCC continues to enhance the accessibility of its instructional materials, technology, and online content.
SCCC utilizes tools to evaluate and improve the accessibility of digital course content and help the College reach its compliance goals.
If you need support or academic accommodations due to a documented disability, please contact the Mental Health Counselor at 620-417-1106 or visit the Student Success Center in the Hobble Academic Building, Room A149.
To promote equal access, SCCC strives to provide captions and transcripts for all course videos and multimedia materials. If you encounter any issues with captions, transcripts, or other accessibility features in this course, please notify your instructor immediately so the issue can be addressed and corrected as quickly as possible.
SCCC remains committed to creating a learning environment that ensures all students can fully participate in academic programs and college activities.