PH-312: College Physics B (1C & 2E)

Course, prefix, number, & title: PH-312 College Physics B (1C & 2E)

Hours (Class, recitation, Laboratory, studio): 3 class hours 1 recitation hour 2 laboratory hours

Credits: 4

Pre-requisites (if any): PH-311 (with a grade of C or better)

Co-requisites (if any): PH-311 (with a grade of C or better)

Course Description in college catalog:

Second part of a two-semester introduction to physics with applications to biology, primarily for students majoring in biology or planning careers in optometry, dentistry, and other medically related fields. Topics include electromagnetism, optics, acoustics, and radiation phenomena. Strong algebra skills and knowledge of the ideas of calculus are required.

Academic programs for which this course serves as a requirement or an elective:

A.S. Engineering Science

A.S. Liberal Arts and Sciences (Mathematics and Science)

This course may be used to satisfy the Pathways 1C Core Requirement or the Pathways 2E Flexible Core Requirement.

General Education Outcomes: Below is a listing of General Education Outcome(s) that this course supports.

1. Communicate effectively in various forms

2. Use analytical reasoning to identify issues or problems and evaluate evidence in order to make informed decisions

3. Reason quantitatively as required in various fields of interest and in everyday life

Course-specific student learning outcomes:

Use algebra, geometry and trigonometry to describe physical situations and to solve physical problems.

Describe and analyze physical situations using graphical representations.

Define and identify physical quantities (such as electric field) and the basic, SI units.

Set up and solve problems involving simple harmonic motion.

Analyze and determine real world applications of sound phenomena including interference, sound speed, beats, Doppler effect, and shock waves.

State the law of conservation of electric charge and use it to solve problems.

Set up and solve problems using the following concepts and their application.  Electric Field, Electric Force, Electric Potential, Electric Potential Energy and Capacitance.

Set up and solve problems involving series and parallel DC and AC circuits using Ohm’s Law.

Solve complex circuits using Kirchhoff’s rules.

Solve problems involving magnetic field and force.

State Faraday’s law of induction and use it to solve problems.

Define reflection, refraction, diffraction and interference and describe the rules governing each.

Solve problems involving geometric and physical optics.

Perform experiments and draw meaningful conclusions from data and present them as part of a clear, well-organized lab report.

Program-specific outcomes

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Other program outcomes (if applicable).

1. Integrate knowledge and skills in the program of study

2. Work collaboratively to accomplish learning objectives

Methods by which student learning will be assessed and evaluated; describe the types of methods to be employed; note whether certain methods are required for all sections:

Homework, Exams, Quizzes, Laboratory work, Lab reports.

Exams, Laboratory work and reports required for all sections.

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.