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Course Criteria
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3.00 Credits
This course covers topics in physics with an emphasis on conceptual understanding of physics principles and the technology applications related to current issues, including the sources and uses of energy, climate change, and the ethical dimensions of technological choices. This course will give students the solid foundation in physics they need to be critically thinking, scientifically literate citizens able to distinguish scientifically sound, evidence-based technological decisions from those that are not. Topics may include energy production and conservation, radioactivity and nuclear weapons, transportation options, various consequences of climate change, and invisible light. The personal, political, and ethical dimensions of technological choices will be a significant emphasis in this course. Lecture 3 hours; lab 0 hours. MnTC goals 3 and 9. (PHYS 1001 and PHYS 1002 together satisfy the goal 3 laboratory requirement.)
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1.00 Credits
This is an optional laboratory course for students who are concurrently enrolled in PHYS 1001 or who have previously completed PHYS 1001 (with a passing grade). The combination of PHYS 1001 and PHYS 1002 satisfies the MnTC Goal 3 laboratory science requirement.
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3.00 Credits
A one-semester survey course focusing on scales and structures of the universe, observable motions of the sun, moon, and stars, patterns within the solar system, life cycles of stars, evolution of the universe. Additional topics may include telescopes and light, planetary science, extrasolar planet discovery, and space exploration. Meets Minnesota Transfer Curriculum Goal 3 (Natural Science) competencies a, c, and d.
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4.00 Credits
This is the first semester of a two semester sequence of non-calculus, introductory physics. This course uses algebra and trigonometry. Topics include kinematics, dynamics, gravitation, momentum, energy, heat, and fluids.
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4.00 Credits
This course is a continuation of Physics 1110. This course uses algebra and trigonometry. Topic include oscillations and waves, electricity, magnetism, electromagnetic waves and optics.
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4.00 Credits
A one-semester introductory course in astronomy covering the tools and methods of astronomy and the physics of the solar system, stars, galaxies and the universe. This course requires a background in intermediate algebra. Laboratory includes tools and methods of astronomy, data collection and analysis, and observations (when feasible). Lecture 3 periods. Laboratory 2 periods. Meets Minnesota Transfer Curriculum Goal 3 (Natural Science) competencies a, b,and c, and MNTC Goal 2 (Critical Thinking) competencies a, b, and c.
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5.00 Credits
This is the first semester of a two-semester sequence of calculus-based introductory physics. This course uses calculus. Topics include kinematics, dynamics, rotational motion, gravitation, conservation laws of momentum and energy, thermal physics, and periodic motion. Optional topics include fluids and thermodynamics. This course meets requirements for students majoring in engineering, mathematics, computer science, or the sciences.
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5.00 Credits
This course is a continuation of Physics 1121. This course uses calculus. Topics include wave phenomena, electricity, magnetism, an introduction to Maxwell's equations, electromagnetic waves, and optics. This course meets requirements for students majoring in engineering, mathematics, computer science, or the sciences.
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4.00 Credits
This is the first semester of a two semester sequence in introductory physics. This course uses the basic concepts of calculus such as the derivative and simple integration. The course covers topics from kinematics, dynamics, torque, energy, fluids, and thermal physics. This course relates fundamental concepts of physics to biomedical applications; it meets requirements for students majoring in the biological sciences and is appropriate for students who plan to enter the health professions. Lecture 3 hours, Lab 2 hours. MnTC goal 3.
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4.00 Credits
This course is a continuation of PHYS 1201. This course uses the basic concepts of calculus such as the derivative and simple integration. The course covers topics from waves, electricity, simple DC circuits, magnetism, atomic structure and spectra, and the physics of medical imaging. This course relates fundamental concepts of physics to biomedical applications; it meets requirements for students majoring in the biological sciences and is appropriate for students who plan to enter the health professions. 4 credits; Lecture 3 hours, Lab 2 hours; MnTC goal 3.
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