Lecture topics and corresponding laboratoriess with cross-references to the text section numbers. The three-digit numeric prefixes correspond to the textbook section.
Key | Topic | Lecture | Laboratory |
---|---|---|---|
L01 | Measures | Density intro | 012 Density 📄 |
L02 | Motion | 021 RipStik linear | 022 Linear motion 📄 |
L03 | Motion | 031 RipStik acceleration | 032 Acceleration of gravity 📄 |
L04 | Motion | 041 Banana leaf marble ramp | 042 Conservation of momentum 📄 |
L05 | Forces | 051 Newton's laws | 052 Friction 📄 |
L06 | Heat | 061 Temperature | 062 Cooling curve 📄 |
L07 | Earth | 071 Find Binky | 072 Latitude & longitude 📄 |
L08 | Weather | 081 Humidity and precipitation | 082 Clouds 📄 |
L09 | Sound | 091 Waves | 092 Speed of sound 📄 |
L10 | Spectra | 101 Color | 102 Colors of light 📄 |
L11 | Optics | 111 Lenses | 112 Reflection and pparent depth 📄 |
12 | Electricity | 121 Ohms law | 122 Ohms law 📄 |
L13 | Chemistry | 131 Introduction to the elements | 132 Acids & Bases 📄 |
L14 | Astronomy | Planetary presentations | 142 Mathematical models lab practicum 📄 |
L15 | Cosmology | Elegant Universe | 152 Site swap notation |
Laboratories have laboratory reports written up each week using Desmos to produce tables and graphs which are then screen captured and integrated into word processing software such as Google Docs. The reports will be submitted via Canvas and marked using rubrics in Canvas. The structure of the reports is detailed in a Google document. Reports are due the evening of the laboratory. Reports can be turned in up to seven days late without penalty after the laboratory session.
Program learning outcomes: The student will be able to:
3.5 Perform experiments that use scientific methods as part of the inquiry process.
3.4 Define and explain scientific concepts, principles, and theories of a field of science.
3.2 Present and interpret numeric information in graphic forms.
1.1 Write a clear, well-organized paper using documentation and quantitative tools when appropriate.
Course learning outcomes. The student will be able to:
1. Explore physical science systems through experimentally based laboratories using scientific methodologies
2. Define and explain concepts, theories, and laws in physical science.
3. Generate mathematical models for physical science systems and use appropriate mathematical techniques and concepts to obtain quantitative solutions to problems in physical science.
4. Demonstrate basic communication skills by working in groups on laboratory experiments and by writing up the result of experiments, including thoughtful discussion and interpretation of data, in a formal format using spreadsheet and word processing software.