SCI202: Physics of Modern Technology I

Credit Hours:
3
Estimated Hours Per Week:
9

Overview

This course examines items of modern technology such as clocks and musical instruments to understand item behavior based on the underlying principles of physics. Students learn that many things are predictable, once quantitative problem-solving skills are developed. Easily understood visual models assist in advancing a conceptual understanding of physics and its application to the real world.

Students record their reasoning, reflections, and questions, and learn to make predictions about the principles of physics using:

  • Entries that demonstrate consistent and comprehensive effort as well as critical thinking
  • Graded problems
  • Collaborative  problem-solving exercises

Course Learning Objectives

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

  • Explain many everyday phenomena and technologies in terms of basic physics principles.
  • Apply that understanding to predict and explain behavior in novel situations.
  • Evaluate whether proposed technologies are possible or not, according to the laws of physics.
ENROLLMENT
To enroll in this course, please complete the online application.

Special Requirements

MS Word speakers or headphones

Prerequisites

MATH101 or equivalent transfer credit

Required Texts
SCI202 texts are available from the JIU/Follett Bookstore