Mechanics, Heat, and Sound (PHY302K) College Unit Week Dates Big Ideas Subject Learning Outcomes Assessments Apply algebra, vectors, and trigonometry in context. Employ units in problems. Course Mathematics Utilize dimensional analysis to determine the units for physical Procedures, 1 and Problem quantities. Mathematics Solving Estimate orders of magnitude. Background Combine conceptual and quantitative arguments. Develop and explain ideas with peers. HW1 1 2 One- Dimensional 1D - Velocity Differentiate between displacement and path length. Utilize instantaneous and average slopes to determine the instantaneous and average velocity of an object. Describe the motion of an object by analyzing its motion diagrams and/or motion graphs. Transfer motion diagrams into motion graphs. Interpret kinematic graphs and relate position, velocity and acceleration graphs to each other. 3 1D - Acceleration and Uniform Acceleration Utilize kinematic equations to describe the motion of an object experiencing constant acceleration. Calculate physical quantities for an object in free fall. Develop problem solving strategies to apply to problems throughout the course. HW2, Exam 1 Page 1 of 8
Mechanics, Heat, and Sound (PHY302K) Unit Week Dates Big Ideas Subject Learning Outcomes 2 4 5 6 7 Vectors and Two- Dimensional Newton's Laws of Vectors, 2D - Uniform Acceleration 2D - Uniform Acceleration Newton's Laws and Forces, Forces - Static Problems Forces - Dynamic Problems Add, subtract and resolve vectors. Determine the direction of acceleration of an object by calculating the resultant vector of two velocity vectors at different points in time. Analyze two-dimensional motion along horizontal and vertical axes. Utilize kinematic equations to analyze motion in twodimensions. Utilize kinematic equations to analyze motion in two-dimensions. Explain how varying initial conditions affect a projectile's path. Analyze scenarios where an object remains at rest or moves with a constant velocity. Differentiate between mass and weight. Identify the forces acting on an object and draw free body diagrams. Utilize Newton s second law to solve complex problems including scenarios involving ropes, pulleys and gravity. Utilize Newton s second law to solve complex problems including scenarios involving ropes, pulleys and gravity. Identify action-reaction pairs. Determine the normal force for objects on rigid surfaces. Analyze scenarios where static and/or kinetic friction is present. College Assessments HW3 HW4, Exam 2 Page 2 of 8
Mechanics, Heat, and Sound (PHY302K) Unit Week Dates Big Ideas Subject Learning Outcomes 3 8 Energy 9 10 Idea of Energy, Work and Kinetic Energy Potential Energy: Springs and Planets Energy Conservation, Power Define energy and types of energy. Calculate the work done by a constant force. Describe scenarios where positive, negative or no work is done. Calculate kinetic, gravitational and spring potential energy. Apply the work-energy theorem. Calculate kinetic, gravitational and spring potential energy. Define conservative and non-conservative forces. Solve quantitative and qualitative problems using energy conservation principles. Utilize the equation for power to determine the amount of energy used. College Assessments HW5, Exam 3 Page 3 of 8
Mechanics, Heat, and Sound (PHY302K) Unit Week Dates Big Ideas Subject Learning Outcomes 4 11 Momentum Momentum 12 Collisions Define and calculate linear momentum. State Newton's Second Law of motion in terms of momentum. Calculate average force and impulse. Determine the change in momentum from impulse graphs. Describe the principle of conservation of momentum. Apply conservation of momentum for elastic and inelastic collisions in one-dimension. Determine thrust and rocket speed for rocket propulsion problems. College Assessments HW6, Exam 4, Cumulative Midterm Page 4 of 8
Mechanics, Heat, and Sound (PHY302K Unit Week Dates Big Ideas Subject Learning Outcomes College Assessments 5 1 2 3 Rotational and Gravity Laws of Rotational Angular Speed and Acceleration, Uniform Rotational Planets and Satellites Torque Torque and Angular Acceleration, Rot. Kinetic Energy and Angular Momentum Describe uniform circular motion. Calculate rotational quantities, such as, angular displacement, angular speed and angular acceleration. Utilize rotational kinematic equations to solve quantitative and qualitative problems where an object experiences constant angular acceleration. Define Newtonian Gravitation. Apply Newtonian Gravitation principles to solve qualitative and quantitative problems. Define Newtonian Gravitation. Apply Newtonian Gravitation principles to solve qualitative and quantitative problems. Define torque and the factors on which it depends. Identify the conditions necessary for a rigid object to be in rotational equilibrium. Explain the significance of center of gravity. Determine the direction of torque on an object by utilizing the right hand rule. Explain the relationship between torque and angular acceleration. Calculate rotational kinetic energy. Apply the law of conservation of angular momentum. HW 7 HW 8, Exam 5 Page 5 of 8
Mechanics, Heat, and Sound (PHY302K Unit Week Dates Big Ideas Subject Learning Outcomes College Assessments 4 Solids and Fluids Solids, Static Liquids Explain and solve problems concerning the deformation of solids including stress, strain and Young's Modulus. Solve quantitative and qualitative problems utilizing an understanding of density and pressure. Define buoyancy and understand why objects sink or float. 6 5 Moving Liquids 6 7 Thermal Physics Temperature Ideal Gas, Kinetic Theory Calculate flow rate using the equation for continuity. Use Bernoulli's law to solve problems. HW 9 State the zeroth law of thermodynamics. Analyze scenarios using the zeroth law of thermodynamics. Define temperature and temperature scales. Explain thermal expansion and relate to real world examples. Apply the ideal gas law to solve problems. Describe the relationship between the temperature of a gas and kinetic energy of atoms and molecules. HW 10, Exam 6 Page 6 of 8
Mechanics, Heat, and Sound (PHY302K Unit Week Dates Big Ideas Subject Learning Outcomes College Assessments 8 Heat and Specific Heat Define heat, specific heat and latent heat. Calculate final and/or initial temperature from heat transfer between two objects. 7 9 10 Thermal Energy Laws of Thermodyna mics Phase Changes, Energy Transfer Laws of Thermodynamics 11 Engines, Entropy Discuss types of heat transfer methods. Define rate of heat conduction and utilize to solve problems. Apply energy transfer concepts to solve real world scenarios. HW 11 Define the first law of thermodynamics. Analyze Pressure Volume diagrams to determine the amount of work done by gases. Explain the differences among thermodynamic processes, such as, isobaric, isochoric, isothermal and adiabatic. Calculate the efficiency of engines using second law characteristics. Describe the Coefficient of Performance of an air conditioner. Interpret PV diagrams by applying Laws of Thermodynamics principles. HW 12, Exam 7 Page 7 of 8
Mechanics, Heat, and Sound (PHY302K Unit Week Dates Big Ideas Subject Learning Outcomes College Assessments 8 12 13 Vibrations and Waves 14 Sound Oscillating Springs Waves, Wave and Interference Sound Waves, Interference and Resonances, Hearing Describe the properties of an oscillator. Define amplitude, frequency and period. Explain the properties of a pendulum Solve for amplitude, frequency, and period of a wave. Calculate the velocity of wave propagation. Explain wave superposition and reflection. Describe the properties of waves when they reflect from fixed and free ends. Describe the relationship between the speed of sound, its frequency, and its wavelength. Describe the effects on the speed of sound as it travels through various media. Explain how temperature affects the speed of sound. Solve qualitative problems concerning sound intensity. Calculate sound intensity levels in decibels. Define the threshold of hearing and threshold of pain. HW 13, Exam 8 (Cumulative Final; Units 1-8) Page 8 of 8