PH 212 Physics for Engineers and Scientists

1. Apply mathematical and physical principles to specific problems based on topics identified in the course content. 
2. Evaluate reliability and relevance of physical evidence gathered by self and others. 
3. Apply mathematical and physical principles to observed, measured, and given physical data to make predictions and explain past observations. 
4. Disseminate results of work through writing. 

Statewide General Education Outcomes: 

1. Gather, comprehend, and communicate scientific and technical information in order to explore ideas, models, and solutions and generate further questions. 
2. Apply scientific and technical modes of inquiry, individually, and collaboratively, to critically evaluate existing or alternative explanations, solve problems, and make evidence-based decisions in an ethical manner. 
3. Assess the strengths and weaknesses of scientific studies and critically examine the influence of scientific and technical knowledge on human society and the environment. 

• Science 
  • Laboratory ethics 
  • Error estimation and propagation 
  • Hypothesis testing 
• Fluids 
  • Static fluids 
  • Dynamic fluids 
• Oscillations and Waves 
  • Simple harmonic motion 
  • Transverse and longitudinal waves 
  • Sound waves 
• Thermodynamics 
  • Temperature and heat 
  • The laws of thermodynamics 
  • Calorimetry 
  • Heat engines and refrigerators 
• Electricity 
  • Electric forces 
  • Electric fields 
  • Electric potential 
  • Electric potential energy 
  • Gauss’ Law