PHSX 110 - Applied Physics

Credit(s): 4

Prerequisite(s): M 114, M 123 or other trigonometry course.
This course covers the primary topics in physics. Using methods of algebra, trigonometry and vectors, it is the mathematical study of mechanics, rotational motion, satellite motion, coordinate systems for orbital motion, electricity and magnetism, DC circuits, AC circuits, geometric optics, and wave optics. (Spring Semester)

Course Learning Outcomes

Explain and use basic equations for motion.
Use Newton’s laws to solve various mechanical problems.
Use Newton’s laws to solve problems in rotational motion including satellite dynamics.
Explain and use the concepts in electric and magnetic fields.
Analyze basic AC and DC circuits with passive components.
Predict behavior in simple circuits with active components.
Use the concepts of first-order geometric optics.
Understand the concepts behind waves and wave optics.