Discipline: Physics Degree Credit  [X]
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Riverside Community College District
Integrated Course Outline of Record

Physics 11


COURSE DESCRIPTION
11 Physics Laboratory Units: 1.00
 
Prerequisite(s): None.

Co-Requisite(s): PHY 10
An optional laboratory science course for the non-science major. Emphasis on laboratory techniques, student experimentation and laboratory demonstrations. 54 hours laboratory.
 
SHORT DESCRIPTION FOR CLASS SCHEDULE
A laboratory for the non-science major with emphasis on laboratory techniques, student experimentation and demonstrations.
 
ADVISORY ENTRY SKILLS
None.

STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES
 Upon successful completion of the course, students should be able to:

1.   Identify a problem and seek an experimental approach to its
      solution.

2.   Be able to collect accurate and precise data.

3.   Analyze data to compare and contrast the experimental results to
      the accepted results such as to justify the scientific priniple
      involved.

4.   Represent data in a graph for better understanding of the
      relationship between variables.

5.   Identify the different types of errors that can occur in an
      experiment.
 
COURSE CONTENT
  TOPICS
 

 

1.   Collecting and Evaluating Data: data sheets, graphs, tables,
      equations, the informal report, a critical appraisal of the methods
      and results of the investigation, and theory of errors

2.   Selected Experiments In: Mechanics and energy, electricity, wave
      mechanics, sound, light, Atomic particles and nuclear
      forces, molecular theory

 
 
METHODS OF INSTRUCTION
 Methods of instruction used to achieve student learning outcomes may include, but are not limited to:

  • Lecture
  • Discussion
  • Multimedia
  • Laboratory Exercise
  • Demonstrations
 
METHODS OF EVALUATION
 Students will be evaluated for progress in and/or mastery of learning outcomes by methods of evaluation which may include, but are not limited to:

  • Problem solving exercises
  • Skill demonstrations 
  • Evaluation of the data sheet and formal lab reports 
  • Quizzes and final examination

 
ASSIGNMENTS

Required Reading Assignments


Required Writing Assignments


Other Outside-of-Class Assignments
 
COURSE MATERIALS
 All materials used in this course will be periodically reviewed to ensure that they are appropriate for college level instruction. Possible texts include:

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