Physics 150-151-152 - General Course Goals

1. Describe observed physical phenomena in clear language.

2. Acquire the verbal "vocabulary" of physics for describing physical phenomena, including
    the use of appropriate units.

3. Develop the art of reasonable approximation.

4. Develop skills for acquiring and interpreting laboratory data.

5. Develop skills in interpreting graphical representations of data.

6. Distinguish between observation and inference.

7. Acquire an understanding of and the ability to interpret and apply the mathematical representation
    of physical phenomena.

8. Acquire skills needed to solve physics problems at an appropriate level.

9. Become skilled in the use of calculators and computers as aids in interpreting data and
    solving problems.

10. Recognize physics principles behind everyday phenomena and phenomena which occur in one’s own
      professional experience.

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