PH-201: General Physics I (1C & 2E)
Course Information
Course, prefix, number, & title: PH-201 General Physics I (1C & 2E)
Hours (Class, recitation, Laboratory, studio): 3 class hours, 1 recitation hour, 2 laboratory hours
Credits: 4
Pre-requisites (if any): MA-114 or MA-119 and MA-121 or the equivalent, or advanced Math Placement (see Proficiency in Math and English)
Course Description in college catalog:
A beginning course for technology students. Topics include units, vectors, equilibrium, linear motion, Newton’s laws, circular motion, angular motion, momentum, and fluid motion. Emphasis is on applications. A working knowledge of simple algebra is assumed.
Differences between Engineering Science and Engineering Technology
Academic programs for which this course serves as a requirement or an elective:
A.A.S. Architectural Technology
A.A.S. Electronic Engineering Technology
A.A.S. Mechanical Engineering Technology
A.A. Liberal Arts and Sciences
Course-specific student learning outcomes:
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Use algebra, geometry and trigonometry to describe physical situations and to solve physical problems in one and two dimensions.
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Compute physical quantities using scientific notation and significant figures.
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Describe and analyze physical situations using graphical representations.
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Identify the physical properties of motion - displacement, position, velocity, acceleration and time; and use them to solve motion problems.
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Identify, understand, and analyze the physical properties and behavior of bodies undergoing free fall and constant acceleration.
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Use vectors to describe phenomena and solve force and motion problems in more than one dimension.
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State Newton’s laws of motion and use them to solve motion problems.
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Set up and solve problems using the following concepts and their application. Weight, friction, circular motion, gravity.
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Define energy, work, power and their SI units and use them to solve problems.
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Utilize conservation of momentum to understand and solve collision problems in one and two dimensions.
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Define the properties of rotational motion including torque, angular momentum and rotational energy and use them to solve rotation problems.
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Understand the heat equation and laws of thermodynamics, and use them to solve problems.
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Perform experiments and draw meaningful conclusions from data and present them as part of a clear, well-organized lab report.
Academic Integrity policy (department or College):
Academic honesty is expected of all students. Any violation of academic integrity is taken extremely seriously. All assignments and projects must be the original work of the student or teammates. Plagiarism will not be tolerated. Any questions regarding academic integrity should be brought to the attention of the instructor. The following is the Queensborough Community College Policy on Academic Integrity: "It is the official policy of the College that all acts or attempted acts that are violations of Academic Integrity be reported to the Office of Student Affairs. At the faculty member's discretion and with the concurrence of the student or students involved, some cases though reported to the Office of Student Affairs may be resolved within the confines of the course and department. The instructor has the authority to adjust the offender's grade as deemed appropriate, including assigning an F to the assignment or exercise or, in more serious cases, an F to the student for the entire course." Read the University's policy on Academic Integrity opens in a new window.
Disabilities
Any student who feels that he or she may need an accommodation based upon the impact of a disability should contact the Office of Accessibility Services in Science Building, Room S-132, 718-631-6257, to coordinate reasonable accommodations for students with documented disabilities. You can visit the Office of Accessibility Services website.
