PH 202 General Physics
The second course of a three-course series of introductory college physics for students who plan to transfer credit to a four-year college or university, or for anyone desiring an understanding of physics principles. Explores the themes of thermodynamics, simple harmonic oscillators, and waves. Specifically includes fluids, temperature, heat, thermodynamics, wave motion, and sound. Includes a laboratory component.
Prerequisite
PH 201 with a grade of C or better.
Notes
Lower Division Transfer (LDT) Course
General Education Requirements
AGS Math/Science, AS Physical Science, AAOT Science/Math Lab Course
Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
Solve physics problems involving the thermal properties of matter. Solve static fluid and dynamic fluid problems. Describe and explain physical objects experiencing simple harmonic motion. Solve quantitative problems dealing with traveling waves (i.e. mechanic waves, water waves and light waves). Solve physics problems involving superposition of waves using algebra and graphical methods. Solve problems using ray optics. Record desired data with appropriate units and usable format for analysis; use this data to interpret results of a physics experiment in a manner that makes physical sense.