Major Topics I.

Introductory Concepts
in Physics A. Measurement Systems
and
Units
B. Mathematics Review and using
Significant
Figures
C. Dimensional Analysis to Convert
Units II. Motion and Vector Mechanics
A. Speed, Velocity and Acceleration
B. Free-Fall and Acceleration Due to
Gravity
C. Vector Principles w/Applications D.
Newton's
Laws
of
Motion
with
Applications
E. Friction
F. Motion Under Action
Including Projectiles

of

Forces

III. Energy, Momentum and Rotational

Motion
A. Work, Energy, and Power including
Conservation of Energy
B. Linear Momentum and Impulse
C. Collisions
elastic)

(both

inelastic

and

D. Centripetal Force and Gravitation

E. Rigid Body Rotation including
Angular Momentum and Rotational
Equilibrium IV. Fluid Statics and
Dynamics A. Density and Pressure
Concepts
including
Archimede's
Principle for Static Fluids B. Fluid Flow
including
Bernoulli's
Equation
Applications V. Heat Concepts A.
Temperature B. Thermal Expansion
and Gas Laws (if time permits) C. Heat
and Changes of State wrt. Solids,
Liquids and Gases D. Thermodynamics
(if time permits) Course Requirements
Grading/exams: Grading procedures
will be determined by the individual
faculty member, but will include the
following:
Final
grades
will
be
calculated on the basis of exams,
assigned homework problems, and lab
experiments. This course includes a
final exam. Written formal lab reports
will be required. Writing: Specific
writing
assignments
will
be
determined by the individual faculty
member, but will include formal lab
reports. Other Course Information This
course is a Science core course,
Science elective, and an Arts and
Sciences elective.