Major emphasis is placed on understanding chemical related mathematical concepts. Physical relationships observed in the everyday life of a student are associated with physics topics in mathematical terms. The fundamental principles of physics are explored in this course. Our universe as matter-energy is discussed. Topics discussed include measurement, force and motion, heat, wave phenomenon, optics, electro-magnetism, atomic and nuclear physics.
Emphasis is placed on the laboratory.
This is a one semester survey course in the study of carbon compounds. Topics covered include the structure and nomenclature of alkanes, alkenes, alkynes, and aromatic compounds as well as many functional groups, polar and radical organic reactions, and spectroscopic analysis. Laboratory work is a vital part of the class, but the emphasis is on theory. Concepts are presented at a rigorous pace, but the serious student should be able to grasp and comprehend them. This is a basic calculus based physics course covering mechanics, energy, rotational motion, waves, temperature and heat, electric and magnetic fields, electricity, geometrical and physical optics, special relativity and atomic and nuclear physics.