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Course Syllabus
PHYS 1401
College Physics 1
Instructor: Randy S. Fischer, Ph. D. Email: [email protected]
Office: Room 200 Office Phone: [phone] x1401
Office Hours: Monday through Friday Sem 1 [7:30-8:00 AM, Period 3, 3:30-4:00 PM]
Sem 2 [7:30-8:00 AM, Period 6, 3:30-4:00 PM]
Course Information:
Course Title: PHYS 1401 – College Physics 1 Term: Fall → Spring (2017-2018)
CLC Credits: 4 High School: 2 Transfer Curriculum Goal: 3
Prerequisites: ● Enriched Science 9, Algebra I, Algebra II
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Junior with a 3.0 GPA or a Senior with a 2.5 GPA.
Course Description:
This course gives a general theoretical and practical introduction to physics. The theoretical portion of the
course will be complemented by the use of laboratory exercises and strategic activities to develop the requisite
concepts. This course is designed for students who are intending to major in a medical, engineering, or scientific
field. Successful students in this course will spend considerable time working on this course outside of class.
Course Purpose:
This is a physics course designed for students who have never taken an upper-level physics course but are
interested in acquiring more than a basic understanding of physics. This course also serves as preparation for
more rigorous college courses in the future. For specific information on specific program requirements and
transferability visit with one of the counselors at Central Lakes College.
Course-Specific Learning Outcomes: Upon completion of this course the student will be able to:
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Use dimensional analysis to solve problems that convert one measuring unit or dimension into another.
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Become proficient at theory discussions, problem solving, lab work, writing of lab and research reports, and
critical thinking.
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Meet the requirements of the competencies for Number 3, Natural science of the Minnesota Transfer
Curriculum. In this context, the student will demonstrate understanding of scientific theories, formulate and
test hypotheses, communicate their experimental and theoretical results both orally and in writing, and
evaluate societal issues from a natural science perspective.
Pierz Healy High School
112 Kamnic Street
Pierz, MN 56364

College-Wide Learning Outcomes: The students will be measured in their individual ability to:
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Demonstrate understanding of scientific theories and the ways in which scientists develop, express, and
question theories in the field of physics.
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Formulate and test hypothesis by performing physics experiments requiring collection of data, its statistical
and or/graphical analysis, and an appreciation of uncertainty and sources of error.
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Communicate their findings, analysis, and interpretations with other students and the instructor orally and
in writing.
Topical Outline:
1. Lecture Sessions
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