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PHY 190 Competencies
  1. Analyze the properties of Newtonian mechanics:
    1. Define quantities of Newtonian mechanics.
    2. Solve problems involving bodies in motion.
    3. Analyze forces in motion.
    4. Solve problems involving equilibrium.
    5. Analyze problems involving work and energy.
  2. Analyze the behavior of fluids and thermodynamic systems:
    1. Define quantities of fluid mechanics and thermodynamics.
    2. Solve problems involving fluids.
    3. Solve problems involving heat and temperature.
    4. Analyze the laws of thermodynamics.
  3. Analyze properties of electricity and magnetism:
    1. Define quantities of electricity and magnetism.
    2. Solve problems involving electric and magnetic fields and forces.
    3. Analyze Ohm’s law and electrical circuits.
  4. Analyze properties of elasticity and wave motion:
    1. Define quantities of elasticity and wave motion.
    2. Analyze periodic motion and wave properties.
    3. Solve problems involving sound waves.
  5. Analyze properties of light and modern physics:
    1. Define quantities of light and modern physics.
    2. Solve problems involving light and optics.
    3. Analyze problems of atomic and modern physics.