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  • PHYS 1010: Elementary Physics (PS)

    3.00 Credits
    Utah Tech University

    Fulfills General Education Physical Science requirement for students not majoring in Physics, other Sciences, or Engineering. Covers the basic concepts of physics in an historical perspective, providing many practical examples that demonstrate the role of physics in their everyday life. PHYS 1015 lab course recommended but not required. Inclusive Access Course Material (electronic book) fees may apply, see Fees tab under each course section for details. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Demonstrate a conceptual understanding of Newton's laws of motion; momentum and energy conservation; electricity and magnetism; and modern physics. Prerequisites: ACT Math Placement score 23 or higher; OR MATH 1010 (Grade C- or higher). FA, SP
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  • PHYS 1015: Elementary Physics Lab

    1.00 Credits
    Utah Tech University

    Lab portion of PHYS 1010. Offered upon sufficient student need. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Apply the principles learned in Physics 1010 to real life situations. Course fee required. Corequisite: PHYS 1010.
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  • PHYS 1040: Elementary Astronomy (PS)

    3.00 Credits
    Utah Tech University

    Fulfills General Education Physical Science requirement intended for students not majoring in Physics, other Sciences, or Engineering. Covers a general study of the solar system, including the formation of the solar systems and a brief description of its parts. Also covers a brief history of astronomy and a general study of the known universe. Inclusive Access Course Material (electronic book) fees may apply, see Fees tab under each course section for details. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Demonstrate quantitative and qualitative reasoning skills. 2. Demonstrate critical thinking skills. 3. Relate basic physics and chemistry to the origin and development of planetary systems and galaxies. 4. Describe the night sky and how its appearance changes with time and position. 5. Describe the history of astronomy and the evolution of scientific ideas. 6. Explain that physical laws and processes are universal and can be explored using the scientific method. Course fee required. Corequisites: PHYS 1045. FA, SP
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  • PHYS 1045: Elementary Astronomy Lab

    1.00 Credits
    Utah Tech University

    Lab portion of PHYS 1040. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Describe familiar objects in the night sky. 2. Make simple observations with a telescope. 3. Summarize processes used by professional astronomers to classify and interpret data and images. Course fee required. Corequisite:?? PHYS 1040. FA, SP
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  • PHYS 2010: College Physics I (PS)

    4.00 Credits
    Utah Tech University

    Fulfills General Education Physical Science requirement for students majoring in some Science programs, and pre-Medical, pre-Dental, and other pre-professional programs. Covers the basics of mechanics, heat, and sound. First course in a two-semester sequence required for further study in science fields. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Demonstrate an understanding of motion by setting up and solving a variety of kinematics problems. 2. Apply Newton's laws of motion to a variety of problems involving physical systems. 3. Apply conservation laws to solve problems involving physical systems. 4. Apply kinematics, dynamics, and conservation laws to solve problems involving rotational motion. 5. Apply the equations of motion to a variety of problems involving oscillatory and wave motion. ?? Prerequisite:??(MATH 1060 OR MATH 1080) (Grade C- or higher, taken within 2 years of enrollment in this course) OR equivalent placement score into MATH 1210 (taken within 2 years of enrollment in this course). Corequisite: PHYS 2015. FA, SP
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  • PHYS 2015: College Physics I Lab

    1.00 Credits
    Utah Tech University

    Lab portion of PHYS 2010. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Apply the principles learned in Physics 2010 to real life situations. Course fee required. Corequisite:?? PHYS 2010. FA, SP
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  • PHYS 2020: College Physics II

    4.00 Credits
    Utah Tech University

    Second course in a two-semester sequence required for further study in science fields for students majoring in some Science programs, and pre-Medical, pre-Dental, and other pre-professional programs. Covers the basics of electricity, magnetism, light, and modern physics. Uses lecturers, videos, and demonstrations. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Apply both ray and wave optics to solve problems for basic optical systems. 2. Demonstrate an understanding of electricity by setting up and solving a variety of problems involving electrostatics and electrodynamics. 3. Apply the laws of magnetism to a variety of problems including physical systems which contain both electric and magnetic phenomena. 4. Demonstrate an understanding of relativity theory by setting up and solving a variety of problems involving speeds near the speed of light. 5. Set up and solve problems leading up to and including simple quantum mechanics as it applies to atomic, nuclear, and particle physics. ?? Prerequisite:?? PHYS 2010 (Grade C- or higher). Corequisite:?? PHYS 2025.?? FA, SP
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  • PHYS 2025: College Physics II Lab

    1.00 Credits
    Utah Tech University

    Lab portion of PHYS 2020. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Apply the principles learned in Physics 2025 to real life situations. Course fee required. Prerequisite:??PHYS 2015 (Grade C- or higher).?? Corequisite:??PHYS 2020. FA, SP
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  • PHYS 2210: Physics/Scientists Engineers I (PS)

    4.00 Credits
    Utah Tech University

    Fulfills General Education Physical Science requirement for students majoring in physical science, engineering, and some biological/plant sciences. First course in an intensive two-semester sequence. Covers basic principles of physics, emphasizing mechanics with the objective of developing students' capacities to analyze problems in physics and to express solutions in mathematical form utilizing mathematics up to and including calculus. Successful completion satisfies prerequisite for ENGR 2000. Inclusive Access Course Material (electronic book) fees may apply, see Fees tab under each course section for details. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Explain the major threads of physics concepts for forces. 2. Explain the major threads of physics concepts for conservation laws. 3. Explain the major threads of physics concepts for Newton's Laws. 4. Explain the major threads of physics concepts for work and energy. 5. Demonstrate how to correctly solve physics problems by using mathematics. 6. Identify key elements in the functioning of a physical system by construction of a model. Course fee required. Prerequisites: MATH 1210 (Grade C- or higher) or MATH 1220 (Grade C- or higher, can be concurrently enrolled). Corequisites: PHYS 2215. FA, SP
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  • PHYS 2215: Physics/Scientists Engineers I Lab

    1.00 Credits
    Utah Tech University

    Lab portion of PHYS 2210. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Demonstrate an understanding of motion by setting up and solving a variety of kinematics problems. 2. Apply Newton's laws of motion to a variety of problems involving physical systems. 3. Explain what it means for a quantity to be conserved, and can apply conservation laws to solve problems involving physical systems. 4. Apply kinematics, dynamics, and conservation laws to solve problems involving rotational motion. Course fee required. Corequisite:??PHYS 2210. FA, SP
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