PHYS2310

Meets MN Transfer Curriculum Goal Area 3 - Natural Sciences. This course covers physics concepts in depth using calculus and vector analysis. It covers the concepts and principles of physics in the areas of Mechanics and Thermodynamics. This course is a foundation for further studies in the field of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM), and it is designed for students who plan to pursue careers in these fields. The laboratory component associated with this course provides noteworthy experience in various experimental procedures such as laboratory safety, collective learning, designing experiments, data, and error analysis. Student Learning Outcomes

• Analyze various theoretical and practical concepts of physics used by engineers, physicists, and other scientific professionals in the areas of kinematics, statics, dynamics, work, energy, rotational motion, gravitation, and thermodynamics.
• Derive formulae from basic principles and work out solutions to physical problems in the field of mechanics and thermodynamics.
• Draw complete free-body diagrams (FBD) for classic mechanics problems.
• Perform vector analysis to solve various mechanics problems.
• Use advanced mathematical techniques to solve the problems related to the linear motion of objects - speed, velocity, acceleration, circular motion, and projectile motion
• Apply Newton's laws of motion to solve the problems of statics and dynamics.
• Apply the laws of conservation of energy, linear momentum, and angular momentum.
• Solve problems related to the angular motion of objects - angular velocity, angular acceleration, torque, and angular momentum.
• Compute the amount of heat exchanged for a system where phase changes may or may not occur.
• Describe the laws of thermodynamics.
• Calculate the efficiency of a Carnot engine and the coefficient of performance of a refrigerator.
• Explain the fundamental physical principles which rule the performance of physical structures.
• Employ basic classical physics laws to solve problems mathematically.
• Present physics theory and experimental results to peers and faculty.
• Review laboratory safety procedures and techniques.
• Verify theoretical physics concepts through practical investigation.
• Demonstrate cooperative learning skills.
• Explain how physics uses mathematical estimates to model real-world situations. Students will assess how physical laws help solve complex problems that affect both everyday life and the world as a whole.