PHSC C112

PHSC C112 COURSE OUTLINE OF RECORD

DISCIPLINE AND COURSE NUMBER:: PHSC C112

COURSE TITLE:: Physical Science Laboratory

SHORT BANWEB TITLE:: PHSC Lab.

COURSE AUTHOR:: Stenger Smith, John D.

COURSE SEATS:: -

COURSE TERMS:: 70 =3D Fall; 30 =3D Spring; 50 =3D Summer

CROSS-LISTED COURSES:

PROPOSAL TYPE:: CC Course Revision

START TERM:: 30 =3D Spring, 2012

C-ID:

CATALOG COURSE DESCRIPTION:: This laboratory course covers conceptual experiments in physics = and=20 chemistry, with applications to the earth sciences and astronomy, = for the=20 non-science major. Experiments in motion, energy, electricity, = magnetism,=20 waves, atoms, chemistry and chemical reactions are covered on a = conceptual=20 basis.

GRADING METHOD

Default:: S =3D Standard Letter Grade

Optional:: P =3D Pass/No Pass;A =3D Audit

TOTAL UNITS:: 1

INSTRUCTIONAL METHODS / UNITS & HOURS:

Method
Min = Units
Min = Hours

Lecture: 0; 0

Lab: 1; 54

Activity: 0; 0

Open Entry/Open Exit: 0; 0

Volunteer Work Experience: 0; 0

Paid Work Experience: 0; 0

Non Standard: 0; 0

Non-Standard Hours Justification:

REPEATABILITY

Type:: Non-Repeatable Credit

MATERIALS FEE:: No

CREDIT BY EXAM:: No

CORE MISSION APPLICABILITY:: UC Transfer;Associate Degree Applicable (AA/AS);CSU Transfer=20

STAND-ALONE:: No

PROGRAM APPLICABILITY

Required:

Elective:: General Education ()
General Sciences (AA Degree = Program)
General=20 Sciences AA (AA Degree Program)
General Sciences AA (AA Degree=20 Program)
Liberal Arts: Mathematics & Science (AA Degree=20 Program)
Liberal Arts: Mathematics & Science AA (AA Degree=20 Program)
THis is a test please ignore (AA Degree=20 Program)

GENERAL EDUCATION APPLICABILITY

Local:

IGETC:: IGETC Area 5: Physical and Biological Sciences =3D 5A: Physical = Science,=20 Lab only;

CSU:

UC Transfer Course:

CSU Transfer Course:

STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES Upon completion of the course, the = student will=20 be able to

Solve problems related to motion, momentum and energy using the=20 appropriate theoretical concept and perform hands-on = experiments.
Perform an analysis of thermodynamic concepts in order to solve = problems=20 in heat transfer and phase change and perform hands-on = experiments.
Use the concepts of electromagnetism and wave theory to solve = problems=20 related to electricity, magnetism, waves and sound in order to = design and=20 perform hands-on experiments.
Solve problems involved in basic chemistry, chemical bonding, = reactions=20 and mixtures using the concepts of conservation of mass, bonding = theory and=20 atomic theory in order to design and perform hands-on = experiments.
Safely perform hands-on conceptual experiments then analyze and = report=20 the results.
Analyze and utilize the scientific method and proper scientific=20 formatting in problem solving.

REQUISITES

Prerequisite:: MATH C050

Corequisite:: PHSC C111

DETAILED TOPICAL OUTLINE:

Lab:=20

Detailed Topical Outline

A. Motion and Equilibrium

1 Aristotle On Motion
2 Galileo=E2=80=99s Concept of = Inertia
3 Mass=E2=80=94A Measure=20 of Inertia
4 Net Force
5 The Equilibrium Rule
6 Support = Force
7=20 Equilibrium Of Moving Things
8 The Force of Friction
9 Speed and = Velocity
a. Speed
b. Instantaneous speed
c. = Average=20 speed
d. Velocity
e.=20 Acceleration

   =20
B.    Newton=E2=80=99s Laws of Motion

1. Newton=E2=80=99s First Law Of Motion
2. Newton=E2=80=99s = Second Law of Motion
3.=20 Forces and Interactions
4. Newton=E2=80=99s Third Law of = Motion
5. Vectors
6.=20 Summary of Newton=E2=80=99s Three Laws

C. Momentum = and=20 Energy
1. Momentum
2. Impulse
3. Impulse-Momentum = Relationship
4.=20 Conservation of Momentum
a. Collisions
5. Energy
a. = Work
6.=20 Power
7. Potential Energy
8. Kinetic Energy
a. Work-Energy=20 Theorem
b. Kinetic Energy and Momentum Compared
9. Conservation = of=20 Energy
10. Machines
a. Efficiency

D. Thermal Energy and Thermodynamics

1. Thermal Energy
2. Temperature
3. Absolute Zero
4. = Heat
5.=20 Quantity of Heat
6. The Laws of Thermodynamics
7. Specific Heat=20 Capacity
8. Thermal Expansion
a. Expansion of=20 Water

E. Heat Transfer and Change of = Phase=20

1. Conduction
2. Convection
3.=20 Radiation
a. Emission of Radiant Energy
b. Absorption of Radiant = Energy
c. Reflection of Radiant Energy
d. Cooling at Night by = Radiation=20
4. Newton=E2=80=99s Law Of Cooling
5. Heat Transfer and Change = of Phase
6.=20 Evaporation
7. Condensation
8. Boiling
9. Melting and = Freezing
10.=20 Energy and Change of Phase

F. Static and Curernt Electricity =

1.=20 Electric Force and Charge
a. Conservation of Charge
2. = Coulomb=E2=80=99s=20 Law
a. Charge Polarization
3. Electric Field
4. Electric=20 Potential
5. Voltage Sources
6. Electric Current
a. Direct = Current=20 and Alternating Current
7. Electrical Resistance
8. = Ohm=E2=80=99s Law
a.=20 Electric Shock
9. Electric Circuits
a. Series Circuits
b. = Parallel=20 Circuits
c. Parallel Circuits and Overloading
d. Safety = Fuses
10.=20 Electric Power

G. Magnetism and Electromagnetic Induction
1. Magnetic=20 Poles
2. Magnetic Fields
3. Magnetic Domains
4. Electric = Currents and=20 Magnetic Fields
a. Electromagnets
b. Superconducting=20 Electromagnets
5. Magnetic Forces on Moving Charges
a. Magnetic = Force on=20 Current-Carrying Wires
b. Electric Meters
c. Electric = Motors
6.=20 Electromagnetic Induction
a. Faraday=E2=80=99s Law
7. Generators = and Alternating=20 Current
8. Power Production
9. The Transformer=E2=80=94Boosting = or Lowering=20 Voltage
10. Field Induction

H. Waves and Sound
1. Vibrations and Waves
2. = Wave=20 Motion
a. Wave Speed
3. Transverse and Longitudinal Waves
4. = Sound=20 Waves

a. Speed of Sound
5. Reflection of=20 Sound
6. Refraction of Sound
7. Forced Vibrations
8. = Resonance
9.=20 Interference
a. Beats
b. Standing Waves
10. Doppler = Effect
11.=20 Wave Barriers And Bow Waves
12. Shock Waves and the Sonic = Boom
13.=20 Musical Sounds
a. Musical Instruments
=
I.=20 Light Waves

1. Electromagnetic Spectrum
2. Transparent and Opaque = Materials
3.=20 Color
a. Selective Reflection
b. Selective Transmission
c. = Mixing=20 Colored Lights
d. Mixing Colored Pigments
e. Why the Sky = Is=20 Blue
f. Why Sunsets Are Red
g. Why Clouds Are White
4.=20 Diffraction
5. Interference
a. Interference Colors by Reflection = from=20 Thin Films
6. Polarization

J. Atoms and Periodic Table
1. The Elements
2. Atoms = Are=20 Ancient and Empty
3. Protons and Neutrons
4. Isotopes and Atomic = Mass
a. Figuring Physical Science: Calculating Atomic Mass
5. = The=20 Periodic Table
6. Periods and Groups

K. Elements of Chemistry

1. Chemistry: The Central Science
2. The Submicroscopic = World
3.=20 Physical and Chemical Properties
4. Determining Physical and = Chemical=20 Changes
5. Elements to Compounds
6. Naming Compounds
7. = Chemical=20 Equations
a. Balancing Unbalanced Equations
   =20
L. Mixtures

1. Most = Materials Are=20 Mixtures
a. Mixtures Can Be Separated By Physical Means
2. The = Chemist=E2=80=99s=20 Classification of Matter
3. Solutions
4. Purifying the Water We=20 Drink
5. Desalination
6. Wastewater Treatment
a. Advanced = Integrated=20 Pond Systems

M. How Atoms Bond =

1. Electron-Dot Structures
2. The Formation of Ions
a. = Molecules Can=20 Form Ions
3. Ionic Bonds
4. Covalent Bonds
5. Polar Covalent=20 Bonds
6. Molecular Polarity
7. Metallic Bonds
a. We Should = Conserve=20 and Recycle Metals

N. Chemical Reaction

1. Reaction Rates
2. Catalysts
3. Energy and Chemical = Reactions
a.=20 An Exothermic Reaction Involves a Net Release of Energy
b. An = Endothermic=20 Reaction Involves a Net Absorption of Energy
4. Relative Masses of = Atoms=20 and Molecules
5. Molar Mass

O. Laboratory Experiments
    1. = Safety=20 Orientation
    2. Performance of and Participation = in=20 Hands-on Experiments
    3. Report Submission

Experiments=20 in motion, energy, electricity, magnetism, waves, atoms, = chemistry and=20 chemical reactions are performed.

Lab Examples:

Students mark the time it takes for an object, such as a penny to = fall from=20 the first or second story of a building.

Students measure the tire pressure and tire print in all 4 = tires of a=20 vehicle and calculate the weight of the car.

Students make salt solutions and measure the density.

Students measure the time it takes for distilled water, tap water = and salt=20 water to acheive boiling.

METHODS OF INSTRUCTION--Course instructional methods may include = but are=20 not limited to

Computational Work;
Demonstration;
Discussion;
Laboratory;
Lecture;
Outside reading;
Problem Solving;
Written work;

OUT OF CLASS ASSIGNMENTS: Out of class assignments may include but = are not=20 limited to

A. Homework assignments from the relevant chapter, including=20 participation in the recitation/discussion session. Example: Students = must=20 solve problems on distance, velocity and acceleration and participate = in=20 discussions distinguishing the relationship among these three terms. = B.=20 Assigned readings from the textbook and/or other sources. Example: = Students=20 must read the relevant chapter on forces and how to analyze the forces = that a=20 person parachuting to earth encounters. C. Research = Paper/Presentation.=20 Example: Students are required to present a paper on the chemicals = found in=20 their household and the benefits and dangers of each. D. Laboratory = reports=20 Example: Students write a structured report with the results of their = work=20 with a partner on the time it takes for them to see the lights turn on = in a=20 car to the time it takes to hear the cars horn when the car and the = subject=20 are at least 500 meters apart. E. Critical Analysis of course relevant = topics=20 that appear in the media. Example: Students are required to read two=20 science-based (not popular media) articles on both sides of the = climate change=20 discussion and present a cogent synopsis, including the strengths and=20 weaknesses of each paper.

METHODS OF EVALUATION: Assessment of student performance may = include but=20 is not limited to

A. Exams and Quizzes evaluate the students=E2=80=99 ability to = apply techniques=20 taught in class and apply these techniques in problem solving. = Example: The=20 first midterm exam requires students to conceptually solve equations = relating=20 to the motion of an object under the influence of gravity and air=20 resistance.

B. Regular homework assignments reinforce material = learned=20 in class and evaluate the student=E2=80=99s ability to learn outside = the classroom.=20 Example: A homework assignment covers the conceptual analysis of = electric=20 current in the household

C. Participation in Problem Solving = evaluates=20 the student=E2=80=99s ability to solve problems in a group = environment. Example:=20 Students participate in the analysis of the speed of sound.

D.=20 Laboratory reports measuring the student=E2=80=99s ability to perform = techniques,=20 assess accuracy and precision where appropriate.
Example: One of = the=20 laboratory experiments involves determination of the time it takes for = an=20 object to fall demonstrating the effect of gravity.

TEXTS, READINGS, AND MATERIALS: Instructional materials may = include but=20 are not limited to

Textbooks: No Author. (2000) No Textbook Is Required, , No Publisher =
This is for no textbook option
No Author. (2000) No = Textbook Is=20 Required, , No Publisher
This is for no textbook = option

Manuals: Hewitt, Suchocki and Hewitt. (2008-01-01 00:00:00.0) = Conceptual=20 Physical Science Lab Manual, Addison Wesely

Periodicals

Software

Other

METHOD OF DELIVERY:
: Online (purely online no face-to-face contact) ;Online with some = required face-to-face meetings (=E2=80=9CHybrid=E2=80=9D);Face to = face;

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:: Astronomy (Masters Required);Chemistry (Masters Required);Earth = Science=20 (Masters Required);Physical Sciences (Masters Required); =

APPROVALS:

Origination Date: 09/23/2011

Last Outline Revision
: 10/14/2011

Curriculum Committee Approval
: 10/14/2011

Board of Trustees
: 11/10/2011

State Approval
: 12/15/2011

UC Approval: 50 =3D Summer 2000
UC Approval Status: Approved

CSU Approval: 50 =3D Summer 2000
CSU Approval Status: Approved

IGETC Approval: 50 =3D Summer 2000
IGETC Approval Status: Approved

CSU GE Approval: 50 =3D Summer 2000
CSU GE Approval Status: Approved

Data Element Changes

Data Justification

Course Element Changes: Other (Describe in Summary)
Add/Update course content=20

Course Change Justification: added enforced math prerequisite.

Course ID (CB00): CCC000238238

TOP Code (CB03): 1901.00 - Physical Sciences, Genera;

Course Credit Status (CB04): D - Credit - Degree Applicable;

Course Transfer Status (CB05): A =3D Transferable to both UC and CSU

Course Units of Credit Maximum High (CB06):: 1

Course Units of Credit Minimum Low (CB07):: 1

Course Basic Skills (BS) Status (CB08):: N =3D Course is not a basic skills course.

SAM Code (CB09):: E =3D Non-Occupational;

Cooperative Education Course Status (CB10):: Not part of Coop Work Exp;

Course Classification Code (CB11):: Liberal Arts and Sciences;

Course Special Status (CB13):: N - Not Special;

CAN Code (CB14):

CAN-Code Seq (CB15):

Course Prior to College Level (CB21):: Not Applicable;

Course Non-Credit Category (CB22):: Not Applicable, Credit Course;

Funding Agency Category (CB23):: Not Applicable

Course Program Status (CB24):: 1 - Program Applicable;

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