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2024-25 RCC Catalog 
    
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PH 211R - General Physics - Calculus I Rec


1 Credit(s)

Prerequisite(s):  

WR 115  or designated placement, and 

WR 115Q  as required

MTH 112Z  or higher-level math course, or designated placement

Corequisite(s):  

MTH 251 PH 211 PH 211L    

Course Description: This is the first term of a three-term calculus-based physics course. Conservation laws and Newtonian mechanics are covered. This includes but is not limited to forces and motion, forms of energy (including kinetic potential and various types of internal energy such as rotational, thermal and latent), conservation of momentum, conservation of angular momentum, conservation of energy, Newton’s laws, kinematics, free-body diagrams, net force equations, torque and orbital mechanics. Students must enroll in lecture, laboratory and recitation sections. All three sections are required.

Course Learning Outcomes:

  • CLO#1: Use vectors, algebra, calculus, dimensional analysis, and logical reasoning to solve general physics problems resourcefully. (ILO: Quantitative Literacy and Reasoning)
  • CLO#2: Make sensible assumptions and simplifications to solve general physics problems, when it appears that not enough information is provided.
  • CLO#3: Explain and apply conservation laws in physics (momentum, angular momentum, energy) using calculus where appropriate.
  • CLO#4: Explain and apply Newton’s laws (inertia, force, mass, acceleration, action, reaction) using calculus where appropriate.
  • CLO#5: Select the equations (using calculus where needed) appropriate to the constraints of a given physics problem.

Typical Required and Recommended Equipment and Materials: Scientific calculator, Ruler, Protractor, Mechanical pencil, Eraser, Engineering paper

ACTI Code and Course Type
100 Lower Division Collegiate

Length of Course:
A required state minimum of (30) and a standard RCC delivery of (33) lab hours per term, not to exceed (36) hours per term.



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