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PHYSICS 231 - UNIVERSITY PHYSICS I
Overview
 

PHY 231 is a calculus-based course for science and engineering majors. It is continuing into its second-semester analog UNIVERSITY PHYSICS II distance learning course PHY 232. NVCC has also two other physics sequences: PHY 101,102 Introduction to Physics I, II for non-science/liberal arts/ general studies majors, serving as an alternative physics course for those students having little or no algebra math skills, and PHY 201, 202 - algebra-based General College Physics I, II for pre-med, pre-vet, pre-dental, liberal arts and pre-teaching non-science majors. Prerequisite for PHY 231 is MTH 173 - "Calculus with Analytic Geometry I" and corequisite is MTH 174 - "Calculus with Analytic Geometry II" or equivalent, or division approval.

The purpose of this course is to provide engineers, mathematicians and scientists with the basic concepts of physics that are required for their full development into competent professionals and informed and informing citizens. The course is normally taken by aspirants to four-year institutions and generally satisfies the basic requirements of such institutions.

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Objectives
 

If you complete this course and do well, you will be able to

  • Use physics as the basic tool of quantitative science and technology
  • Relate physical events in terms of mathematical description using calculus
  • Use the required physical and mathematical concepts and their sources
  • Understand the fundamental principles of classical mechanics
  • Develop solid and systematic problem solving skills
  • Lay the foundations for further studies in physics, physical sciences, and engineering
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Grading
 

Possible Assignments Include: (Subject to change each semester. The actual assignments are available in the Syllabus in the Blackboard course site on the first day of classes.)

Assignment
Percentage of Grade
4 Exams
55%
15 Lab Reports
30%
4 Homework Assignments
15%

Your final grade may be based on the following scale. Please note that you must also pass at least 2 exams in order to pass the course, regardless of your scores on the other assignments.

Grading Scale
A
90-100
B
80-89
C
70-79
D
60-69
F
0-59

Grade Formula: Grade = 0.55 (Exam av) + 0.30 (Laboratory av) + 0.15 (Homework av). None of the exam grades will be dropped.

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Exams
 

There are 4 exams in this course.

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Last Updated: March 25, 2013