PHY145L APPLIED COLLEGE PHYSICS 1
Catalog Description
PHY145L/146L Applied College Physics 1&2 is a two semester sequence covering
most of the standard introductory physics topics needed for a science
major or for those needing a lab science. Applied College Physics is
presented primarily in a laboratory setting. Rather than lectures
and demonstrations, almost all concept development is achieved by
hands-on activities and many mini-investigations with an emphasis on
student inquiry, peer interaction, and small group activities.
A slower rate of concept development results in the
coverage of somewhat fewer topics, but in more depth than does
PHY131/132 General Physics.
The first semester emphasizes mechanics and heat while the
second semester explores electricity, magnetism, light, and
optics. Students may not take both PHY 131 and 145, or both
132 and 146 for credit. Applied College Physics students must arrange to
spend an additional hour per week in the laboratory, so that the actual
in-class time is the same as for General Physics.
Inspiration
Much of the inspiration and some of the activities
for PHY-145L/16L Applied College Physics comes from the PRISMS
Project with Roy Unruh and Tim Cooney, the Interactive Physics course at the University of
Northern Iowa, and Workshop Physics established at Dickinson College by Priscilla Laws.
Any successes are due to the inspiration of these distinguished colleagues;
any failures are entirely our responsibility.
Department of Physics and Astronomy
Baldwin-Wallace College
275 Eastland Road
Berea, OH 44017
Mail to instructor:
Peter Hoekje
