PHY 236 - Engineering Physics I

Offered FL
Lecture- 4 Lab- 2
5 credit hrs/6 contact hrs
Corequisite: MTH 222 - Calculus I

Calculus‐based introductory physics. Modern mechanics focusing on the conversation of linear and angular momentum and energy with basic concepts of special relativity, nuclear, and particle physics embedded throughout. Covers 3‐ dimensional motion including rotational dynamics. Introduces energy quantization in atomic systems. Explores entropy and the laws of thermodynamics.

Student Learning Outcomes:

Demonstrate fluency in the technical meaning of physical quantities and units.
Convert between systems of units, and work fluently within the metric system.
Develop competence in applying mathematical operations to physical situations.
Discriminate between fundamental and empirical principles, and the role of each in describing the natural world.
Use fundamental and empirical principles to solve quantitative and qualitative problems in topics that may include: motion, linear and angular momentum, translational, rotational and other forms of energy, including internal and quantized energies, collisions, waves, optics, gases, fluids and thermodynamics.
Consciously choose a frame of reference, model and system as part of the problem solving process, and interpret the meaning of the process’s result with those choices in mind.
Use simplified models to describe the dynamics of the natural world.
Use self-critical observation, experimentation and analysis to express fluency in fundamental and empirical physical principles.