PHY 115 - Technical Physics

Institution:

White Mountains Community College

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Description:

(4 Credits) This course is similar to BPHY112 in content but with greater emphasis on the applications of technology to basic physical systems. A major goal of this course is to help future technicians understand how things work and the similarity and interplay between physical systems such as hydraulic pressure and voltage, a fluid's flow rate and electrical current, a thermal gradient and an electric potential difference. Students learn to design mechanical systems using Interactive Physics. Lab experiments are similar to those in the BPHY112 course, but are more application oriented and include topics such as the elastic properties of materials, the flexure and rotation of beams and shafts, fuel cell technology, the thermal, optical, and electrical properties of materials. These topics are introduced and explored through a series of microcomputer-based labs (MBL) using PASCO's DataStudio software and 750 Interface. Microsoft's Excel is widely used to analyze data and produce charts and graphs of experimental results. (Prerequisite: BMAT112 or POI)

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.wmcc.edu

Phone Number:

(603) 752-1113

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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