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 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.
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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.
SCCC Policy
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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.