Laboratory exercises and demonstrations supplement the lecture portion of the course. A previous or concurrent course in Physics is strongly suggested. This introduction to fundamental concepts in physics covers the areas of motion, heat, waves, sound, electricity and magnetism, relativity, and nuclear physics. This course is suggested for students who will attend college but not major in the physical sciences. Students intending to elect Advanced Placement Physics in grade 12 should take this course in grade 11.
Assignments require analytical ability and expenditure of considerable time.
This course will offer a broad range of physics topics and is recommended for all science majors. Calculus was initially developed as a tool to solve problems in many areas, particularly in Physics. While adhering to both curriculums, the students will apply their newly found calculus knowledge to physics problems. Upon completion of the course, the students will receive two credits, one in Math and one in Science. In this applied physics course students study functioning of mechanical, fluid, electrical and thermal systems with emphasis on laboratory work and mathematical analysis.