PHYS 109 Syllabus

Course Description:  This course is an introductory survey of the concepts and principles of physics. Topics include mechanics, thermodynamics, sound, light, electricity, magnetism, and modern physics. Recommended for all students interested in a conceptual approach to physics and students planning on taking more advanced courses in physics.

Required Materials: 

• Conceptual Physics, 12^th ed. by Paul G. Hewitt, Pearson 2014
• Internet access for Canvas, Socrative, and e-mail 

Course Learning Objectives:  Upon completion of this course, students will be introduced to physics concepts and are expected to develop problem solving skills.

Student Learning Outcomes:  

1. Students will be able analyze how physics elements are present in their lives.
2. Students will be able to clearly communicate scientific principles, experimental results, and their implications verbally and in writing.

Meet Your Instructor: 

Dr. Tiffany Kwong recently received her Ph.D. in physics from the University of California Irvine (UCI) in 2017. She previously got her B.S. in physics from the California State University, Los Angeles (CSULA). During this time, she worked in many research areas including physics education, condensed matter, and medical imaging. She has been the recipient of the F31 predoctoral individual national research service grant award by the National Institute of Health (NIH) for her research on optical imaging techniques to diagnosis cancer and a National Science Foundation (NSF) graduate STEM fellow in K-12 Education. She has taught at CSULA, UCI, and Santa Ana College (SAC).

Course Syllabus: Syllabus PHYS 109 S2018 .pdf