If someone is taking this course as Science II requirement only, one can benefit by getting a better understanding of physical events of daily life. Physics explains the surrounding physical world and puts this explanation in the form of mathematical equations. To be prepared for this course you have to be good in algebra, trigonometry and high school physics. If you do not have these prerequisites, titanic efforts on your behalf are necessary. On the other hand, we will stay at the non-science major level throughout the entire course.
Extensive homework is assumed.
In class we will be able to cover only major ideas. After every lecture you are supposed to work with the text. Every class you will be given a detailed assignment. Your tests and final exams will include issues covered in class directly plus issues supposed to be covered as home assignments. Problems will be the major component of your tests and finals, because they are extremely important in learning how to apply physics to architecture and other fields.