120A
Science for Technical Applications
2 hours lecture, 3 hours lab, 3 units Grade only
PREREQUISITE:
Mathematics 96, Intermediate Algebra, with a grade of “C” or better, or
equivalent; or Math Skill Assessment Level of 50.
This is a survey of science presenting basic vocabulary, concepts and
scientific techniques that can be used to analyze and understand technical
applications. The topics of study include the measurement of velocity and
acceleration, the laboratory study of conductivity, Ohm's law, resistors
in series and in parallel, the investigation of gas laws, capacitance
bridge, Kirchoff's laws, AC voltage measurements, and the study of mass
density and viscosity. The laboratory focuses on the specific current
physical science needs of the Mecomtronics Technology Program. Analytical
reading and problem solving are required for success in this course. The
lectures address theory, concepts and problems required for a solid
comprehension of basic physical science and to rapidly bring the student’s
knowledge to a level where modern ideas can be understood.
120B Basic Physics for
Technical Applications I
3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab, 4 units Grade only
PREREQUISITE: Mecomtronics 120A, Science for Technical Applications, with a grade of
“C” or better. Mathematics 181, Mecomtronics College Algebra and
Trigonometry I, with a grade of "C" or better.
COREQUISITE: Mathematics 182, Mecomtronics College Algebra and
Trigonometry II.
This is an introductory survey of physics presenting tools that can be
used in technical applications. The topics of study include measurement
standards, scalar and vector quantities, kinematics in one, two and three
dimensions, Newton's laws of motion, the gravitational force, the harmonic
oscillator, work and energy, and momentum. The course centers on
"hands-on" approaches to analysis of physical phenomena, without
neglecting conceptual rigor. This course is intended for students in the
Mecomtronics Computer Technology Program. This course meets general
education requirements. (FT)
120C Basic Physics for
Technical Applications II
3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab, 4 units Grade only
PREREQUISITE: Mecomtronics 120B, Basic Physics for Technical Applications I, with a
grade of “C” or better. Mathematics 182, Mecomtronics College Algebra and
Trigonometry II, with a grade of "C" or better.
COREQUISITE Mathematics 183, Mecomtronics Calculus I
This course is the third course in a four course sequence in technical
science and physics, and it is intended for the students enrolled in the
Mecomtronics Computer Technology program This is an introductory survey
of physics presenting tools that can be used in technical applications.
The topics of study include angular momentum and torque, solids and
fluids, waves, temperature, heat transfer, the first and second laws of
thermodynamics, and kinetic theory. Emphasis is placed on the conceptual
nature of physical principles and on experimental studies that demonstrate
the use of the equations discussed in the theory. Analytical reading and
problem solving are required for success in this course.. This course
meets general education requirements. (FT)
120D Basic Physics for Technical Applications III
3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab, 4 units Grade only
PREREQUISITE:
Mecomtronics Physics 120C, Basic Physics for Technical Applications II,
with a grade of “C” or better. Mathematics 183, Mecomtronics Calculus I,
with a grade of "C" or better.
COREQUISITE: Mathematics 184, Mecomtronics Calculus II
This course is the fourth course in a four course sequence in technical
science and physics, and it is intended for the students enrolled in the
Mecomtronics Computer Technology program. This course is an introductory
survey of physics presenting tools that can be used in technical
applications. The topics of study include the electric field, electric
potential, circuit elements, DC and AC circuit analysis, magnetic field,
electromagnetism, geometric and physical optics, the special theory of
relativity, discoveries in modern physics and an introduction to quantum
mechanics. Emphasis is placed on the conceptual principles of physics, and
experimental studies that demonstrate the use of the equations discussed
in the theory. Analytical reading and problem solving are required for
success in this course. This course meets general education requirements.
(FT)
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