The student shall be able to:

1. Analyze physical problems in order to draw a free-body-diagram.

2. Recognize all the physical principles required to solve the problem.

3. Isolate and model the physical principle underlying each part of the problem.

4. Formulate the equation(s) for each part.

5. Combine and solve the system of equations for the problem.

6. Assess the physical reality of the result(s) in terms of the data given.

7. Demonstrate the ability to explain physical phenomena conceptually and qualitatively.

8. Use different measuring devices, such as the micrometer or vernier caliper and determine the errors that are introduced with each measurement.

9. Define and use the basic concepts and equations in error theory. Recognize when to use the different equations.

10. Analyze data graphically using linear, semi log, and log-log scales.

11. Derive formulas describing physical phenomena using differential or integral calculus.

12. Solve mechanics problems utilizing differential or integral calculus for a variety of physical situations.

Student Learning Outcome  (SLO)

Here is an example of a student learning outcome for this course:

Given a situation involving an object or objects in static
equilibrium, the student will be able to draw a diagram or
diagrams illustrating all forces acting on the object(s). The
diagram(s) will correctly illustrate the line of action of each
force. The student will introduce a well-defined coordinate
system, pivot point, and sign convention for torques. For
each force, the student will correctly compute all relevant
Cartesian components and associated torques. The student
will be able to use the force components and torques in
association with Newton's second law to compute a
quantitative result.