ISI - PHYS 1100 - Essentials of Physics
Course Description
Essentials of Physics is a survey of basic physics principles; motion, gravitation, electricity and magnetism, light, atoms and nuclei. Includes lecture, demonstrations and elementary problem solving.
Physics is a science course concerned with the properties of motion, matter, and energy. This course focuses on mechanics, solids and fluids, thermodynamics, waves and sound, electrostatics and magnetism, light, and the structure of the atom.
This course is designed for students who typically have little scientific background. No formal knowledge of physical science is required. A working knowledge of high school algebra, however, is assumed. You will need a calculator, which can handle scientific notation. The mathematics we use in this text goes no farther than high school math and algebra. Mathematics is a powerful tool for expressing the quantitative relationships of physics. This text has done well in minimizing the use of mathematics; it has retained the logical coherence necessary to adequately introduce physics.
Learner Outcomes
- Understand the basic principles of Physics and the scientific method.
- Develop an understanding of the physics observed around you.
- Learn the contributions of many physicists who have discovered the fundamental laws and principles of physics.
Required Course Materials
Hewitt, Paul G. Conceptual Physics. 11th Ed. Addison-Wesley, 2009. ISBN-10: 0-321-56809-5 / ISBN-13: 978-0-321-56809-0
Recommended: Hewitt, Paul G. The Practice Book for Conceptual Physics. 11th Ed. Addison-Wesley, 2009. ISBN- 978-0-321-66256-9
Expected Course Timeline
Most ISI courses are designed so that students can complete them within 3 months to 1 year. If you are attempting to complete a course more quickly than this, please contact ISI to explore your options.
Sponsor Institution
Credits earned for this course are included in a Idaho State University transcript.
This is an INDEPENDENT STUDY IN IDAHO course
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Prerequisites
Corequisite: Math 1108 Intermediate Algebra or equivalent.- EP0028 - ISI - PHYS 1100 Pre-Req Transc