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Physics for the P-6 Classroom

General

Prefix

STEM

Course Number

431

Course Level

Undergraduate

Department/Unit(s)

Stem Education

College/School

College of Science and Engineering

Description

Physics topics from mechanics, thermodynamics, waves and sound, electricity and magnetism, and optics. Problem solving and laboratory skills for the P-6 classroom. Lab.

Credits

Min

3

Max

3

Repeatable

No

Goals and Diversity

MN Goal Course

No

Cultural Diversity

No

Learning Outcomes

Outcome

Describe motion (kinematics) using quantitative vocabulary.

Outcome

Apply Newton's laws to mechanical systems.

Outcome

Solve dynamics problems using energy and momentum concepts.

Outcome

Manipulate and control electric and magnetic forces.

Outcome

Analyze basic electric circuits.

Outcome

Verify properties of light.

Course Outline

Course Outline

Notation, kinematics. 10% Forces and motion. 10% Work and energy. 10% Linear momentum and its conservation. 10% Static equilibrium. 10% Electric forces and fields. 10% Electric circuits. 10% Magnetic forces and fields. 10% Waves and Sound. 10% Electromagnetic waves (i.e. light). 10%

Dependencies

Programs

STEM431 is a completion requirement for: