Outcomes
In order to successfully complete this course, the student will:
1. Apply the principles and laws of electricity and magnetism to various problems in physics.
2. Apply the principles and laws of geometric and physical optics to various problems in physics.
3. Apply the principles and laws of special relativity to various problems in physics.
4. Apply the principles and laws of quantum mechanics, and atomic theory to various problems in physics.
5. Apply the principles and laws of nuclear and high-energy physics to various problems in physics.
6. Apply concepts of calculus, algebra, trigonometry, statistics and computational models to problems in physics.
7. Explain how the principles and laws of electricity and magnetism, optics, and modern physics apply to our everyday lives.
8. Interpret results of hands-on and computational experiments in the context of relevant physical laws and principles, considering correlations, uncertainties in measurements and the principles of the scientific method.
9. Communicate results of calculations, experiments, and observations to peers and instructors through oral, written, and mathematical methods.
10. Analyze the impact of physics on society, history, and culture and vice versa.