PHYS1010 Introductory Physics II
This course is the second of a two-semester sequence covering the fundamental principles of physics and their applications in technology. While this is a problem-solving course, emphasis is placed on conceptual understanding rather than rigorous quantitative analysis. This course is designed for non-science majors. The course will include lab-like components. Topics include waves, energy, atomic physics, nuclear physics, and Einstein’s theories of relativity.
Course Requirements and Evaluation
Refer to Course Syllabus for detailed information regarding the requirements and evaluation standards for this course. The Course Syllabus will be distributed the first week of the course.
Learning Outcomes
The following outcomes will be addressed in the course:
Apply fundamental physics principles to applications in modern technology
Solve problems using the special theory of relativity
Describe the effect of mass on spacetime
Contrast the differences between Newton’s and Einstein’s theories of gravity
Solve problems involving waves
Draw conclusions based on data gathered in wave interference simulations
Analyze simulation results, including graphical analysis and analysis of error and uncertainty
Formulate hypotheses to explain differences in wave propagation in different mediums
Construct an argument, based on experimental evidence, that matter and light are waves
Construct an argument, based on experimental evidence, that matter and light are particles
Solve problems regarding the efficiency of various energy sources
Compare and contrast advantages and disadvantages of using fossil fuels, renewable energy resources, and nuclear energy, including consideration of the social and environmental impacts
Explain how a nuclear chain reaction works
Discuss misconceptions about the laws of quantum mechanics
Solve problems involving the uncertainty principle
Describe the difference between different models of the atom
Text and References
A list of textbooks required for this course is available at the
campus store and in eServices.
Course Scheduling
The scheduled hours of instruction include sixteen hours for each lecture credit, thirty-two hours for each lab credit, and forty hours for each credit of supervised occupational experience (SOE). Lecture credit may include formal or impromptu lectures, demonstrations, or discussions with the entire class or with small groups or individuals. Refer to the Course Credits section of this course outline for the credit breakdown.
Accommodations Statement
Access Services - Reasonable accommodations are available to qualified students with documented disabilities. Upon attending an intake meeting with Access Services, qualified students will receive a letter listing the approved accommodations that they may provide to their instructors. If you have a documented disability that may require accommodations, contact HTC Access Services at
AccessServices@hennepintech.edu or
https://hennepintech.edu/current-students/access-services/index.html.
Campus
Brooklyn Park Campus and Eden Prairie Campus: 952-995-1300
Credit Details