GC Catalog 2011 2012 - Gaston College

Course DescriptionsCourse Descriptionstems of units, problem-solving methods, graphicalanalysis, wave motion, sound, light, and modernphysics. Upon completion, students should be ableto apply the principles studied to applications inengineering technology fields.PHY 151 College Physics I (3-2-0-4)Prerequisites: MAT 161, MAT 171, or MAT175Corequisites: NoneThis course uses algebra-and trigonometry-basedmathematical models to introduce the fundamentalconcepts that describe the physical world. Topicsinclude units and measurement, vectors, linearkinematics and dynamics, energy, power, momentum,fluid mechanics, and heat. Upon completion,students should be able to demonstrate anunderstanding of the principles involved and displayanalytical problem-solving ability for the topicscovered. This course has been approved to satisfythe Comprehensive Articulation Agreement generaleducation core requirement in natural sciences/mathematics.PHY 152 College Physics II (3-2-0-4)Prerequisites: PHY 151Corequisites: NoneThis course uses algebra-and trigonometry-basedmathematical models to introduce the fundamentalconcepts that describe the physical world. Topicsinclude electrostatic forces, electric fields, electricpotentials, direct-current circuits, magnetostaticforces, magnetic fields, electromagnetic induction,alternating-current circuits, and light. Upon completion,students should be able to demonstrate anunderstanding of the principles involved and displayanalytical problem-solving ability for the topicscovered. This course has been approved to satisfythe Comprehensive Articulation Agreement generaleducation core requirement in natural sciences/mathematics.PHY 153 Modern Topics in Physics (3-2-0-4)Prerequisites: PHY 151Corequisites: NoneThis course uses algebra-and trigonometry-basedmathematical models to introduce the fundamentalconcepts that describe the physical world. Topicsinclude atomic structure, nuclear processes, naturaland artificial radioactivity, basic quantum theory,and special relativity. Upon completion, studentsshould be able to demonstrate an understandingof the principles involved and display analyticalproblem-solving ability for the topics covered.PHY 251 General Physics I (3-3-0-4)Prerequisites: MAT 271Corequisites: MAT 272This course uses calculus-based mathematical modelsto introduce the fundamental concepts thatdescribe the physical world. Topics include units andmeasurement, vector operations, linear kinematicsand dynamics, energy, power, momentum, rotationalmechanics, periodic motion, fluid mechanics, andheat. Upon completion, students should be ableto demonstrate an understanding of the principlesinvolved and display analytical problem-solving abilityfor the topics covered. This course has beenapproved to satisfy the Comprehensive ArticulationAgreement general education core requirement innatural sciences/mathematics.PHY 252 General Physics II (3-3-0-4)Prerequisites: MAT 272 and PHY 251Corequisites: NoneThis course uses calculus-based mathematicalmodels to introduce the fundamental conceptsthat describe the physical world. Topics includeelectrostatic forces, electric fields, electric potentials,direct-current circuits, magnetostatic forces,magnetic fields, electromagnetic induction, alternating-currentcircuits, and light. Upon completion,students should be able to demonstrate anunderstanding of the principles involved and displayanalytical problem-solving ability for the topics covered.This course has been approved to satisfythe Comprehensive Articulation Agreement generaleducation core requirement in natural sciences/mathematics.PHY 253 Modern Physics (3-3-0-4)Prerequisites: PHY 251Corequisites: NoneThis course uses calculus-based mathematicalmodels to introduce the fundamental concepts thatdescribe the physical world. Topics include atomicstructure, nuclear processes, natural and artificialradioactivity, quantum theory, and special relativity.Upon completion, students should be able to demonstratean understanding of the principles involvedand display analytical problem-solving ability for thetopics covered.PLASTICSPLA 120 Injection Molding (2-3-0-3)Prerequisites: NoneCorequisites: NoneThis course provides theory and processing experiencewith the injection molding process. Topicsinclude machine type, molds, controls, machinepolymerpart relationship, molding factors, troubleshooting,and molding problems/ solutions. Uponcompletion, students should be able to demonstratean understanding of machine setup and operationand be able to optimize common injection moldingmachines. Additional topics include introduction243