St Cloud Technical and Community College · Courses
PHYS
5 courses with the subject PHYS, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
PHYS 1305Conceptual Physics
or PHYS2300 General Physics.................................................. 4 Suggested Technical Studies Semester III MnTC Goal Area 1 Communication Oral ECHO 2400 Special Procedures.................................................... 4 CMST2300 recommended......................................................... 3 ECHO 2415 Clinical Ultrasound Internship I................................ 5 MnTC Goal Area 1 Communication Written ENGL1312 recommended. ........................................................ 4 Suggested Technical Studies Semester IV *Applicants may only apply to the Sonography program after successful ECHO 2420 Echocardiography Registry Review. ........................ 1 completion of the acceptance requirements with a 3.0 minimum GPA. ECHO 2425 Clinical Ultrasound Internship II. ............................11 Suggested Technical Studies Semester I Estimated cost of books, supplies and materials: $8,119
Meets Mn Transfer Curriculum Goal Area 3 - Natural Sciences. This is the first course in an extensive two-semester preparation in algebra-based physics. This course introduces students to key physics concepts and principles while highlight- ing how they apply to everyday experiences. Students will develop an under- standing of mechanics, fluid dynamics, thermodynamics, and sound. Students will gain a substantial understanding of experimental procedures including labo- ratory safety, collaborative learning, data collection, and data analysis through the accompanying laboratory segment. This course is intended for students taking liberal arts and/or pre-professional courses such as veterinary, medicine, dentistry, biology, optometry, radio technology, architecture, etc. Student Learning Outcomes: * Describe various concepts and principles of physics in the areas of kinematics, statics, dynamics, work, energy, rotational motion, gravitation, thermodynam- ics, fluid dynamics, waves, and sound. * Distinguish between distance and displacement, speed and velocity, mass and weight, static and kinetic friction, elastic collision and inelastic collision, an transverse and longitudinal waves. * Explain the motion of objects moving at constant velocity and constant ac- celeration. * Construct comprehensive free-body diagrams (FBD) to solve classic mechan- ics problems. * Determine the direction and magnitude of resultant vectors by adding and/or subtracting various vectors. * Solve problems using algebra and trigonometry related to the linear motion of objects ¿ speed, velocity, acceleration, circular motion, and projectile motion. * Estimate angular velocity, angular acceleration, and centripetal force acting on an object moving on a circular path. * Analyze the motion of an object along an inclined plane by using Newton’s second law of motion. * Apply conservation of energy and conservation of momentum principles to solve problems. * Demonstrate understanding of static equilibrium and dynamic equilibrium. * Explain Pascal’s principle and Archimedes’ principle. * Use the first law of thermodynamics to calculate change in temperature in adiabatic processes. * Compute the efficiency of Carnot engine by using the second law of thermo- dynamics. * Describe the components of wave and relate those components to mechanical vibrations, sound, and decibel levels. * Use appropriate computer technology and software to perform experiments, perform analysis, and prepare reports. * Conduct experiments by setting up procedures, collecting data, and formulat- ing evidence-based conclusions. * Present physics concepts and experimental findings to peers and faculty. * Explain real-world applications of physics principles in a structured written PLEASE NOTE: All program plans are preliminary and curriculum ma 2026-2027 St. Cloud Technical & Community College document. Prerequisite(s): MATH1360 or appropriate placement score. (4 C: 3 lect/pres, 1 lab, 0 other)
Meets Mn Transfer Curriculum Goal Area 3 - This is the second course in an extensive two-semester preparation in algebra-based physics. This course emphasizes developing an understanding of electricity, magnetism, and optics using algebra and trigonometry. Students will gain a substantial understanding of experimental procedures, including laboratory safety, collaborative learning, data collection, and data analysis through the accompanying laboratory segment. This course is intended for students taking liberal arts and/or pre-professional courses such as veterinary, medicine, dentistry, biology, optometry, radio technology, architecture, etc. Student Learning Outcomes: * Describe various concepts and principles of physics in the areas of electricity, magnetism, and optics. * Apply Coulomb’s law to calculate electrical force among electrical charges. * Explain electric field, electric potential, electric flux, magnetic flux, electric potential energy, capacitance, electric current, current density, and electric power. * Compute an electric field due to a point charge, due to an electric dipole and due to distribution of point charges. * *Solve problems related to electromagnetism using Coulomb’s Law, Gauss’s Law, Ohm’s Law, Kirchhoff’s Law, Ampere’s Law, Faraday’s Law, and Lenz’s Law. * Analyze simple AC and DC circuits to calculate various circuitry parameters such as resistance, current, and electric potential. * Distinguish among conductors, insulators, semiconductors, and superconduc- tors. * Describe how electrical measurement instruments such as ohmmeter, voltmeter and ammeter can be used. * Simplify series and parallel circuits by determining equivalent resistance. * Evaluate LR circuit, RC circuit and series LCR circuit. * Describe different types of magnetism - diamagnetism, paramagnetic, and ferromagnetism. * Demonstrate the principles of geometric optics. * Use principles of reflection, refraction, interference, and diffraction to solve problems related to optics. * Utilize appropriate computer technology and software to perform experiments, perform analysis, and prepare reports. d * Conduct experiments by setting up procedures, collecting data, and formulat- ing evidence-based conclusions. * Describe physics theory, experimental results, and real-world applications of physics principles. Prerequisite(s): PHYS2300. (4 C: 3 lect/pres, 1 lab, 0 other)
Meets MN Transfer Curriculum Goal Area 3 - Natural Sciences. This course covers physics concepts in depth using calculus and vector analysis. It covers the concepts and principles of physics in the areas of Mechanics and Thermodynam- ics. This course is a foundation for further studies in the field of science, technol- ogy, engineering, and mathematics (STEM), and it is designed for students who plan to pursue careers in these fields. The laboratory component associated with this course provides noteworthy experience in various experimental procedures such as laboratory safety, collective learning, designing experiments, data, and error analysis. Student Learning Outcomes: * Analyze various theoretical and practical concepts of physics used by engi- neers, physicists, and other scientific professionals in the areas of kinematics, statics, dynamics, work, energy, rotational motion, gravitation, and thermody- namics. * Derive formulae from basic principles and work out solutions to physical problems in the field of mechanics and thermodynamics. * Draw complete free-body diagrams (FBD) for classic mechanics problems. * Perform vector analysis to solve various mechanics problems. * Use advanced mathematical techniques to solve the problems related to the linear motion of objects - speed, velocity, acceleration, circular motion, and projectile motion y change without notice. Page 220
PHYS 2320Physics for Scientists & Engineers - II (lab)5
2026-2027 St. Cloud Technical & Community College cr.=credit PLEASE NOTE: All program plans are preliminary and cur riculum may change without notice. MnTC Goal Area 4 - Mathematical/Logical Reasoning
