An introductory course designed to acquaint the student with an elementary description, in both qualitative and quantitative terms, of the solar system and the behavior and characteristics of the stars and galaxies. No prior background in the physical sciences is presupposed. Occasional observations are held, weather permitting. The course satisfies the lab science requirement. Calculus based introduction to the fundamental principles of mechanics covering applications to biology and the life sciences.
Emphasis is placed upon problem solving and the development of solutions from first principles.
The student is expected to gain an understanding of kinematics, statics, gravitation, Newton's laws of motion, and their application to translational and rotational dynamics, energy, momentum, hydrostatics and fluid flow. A course designed for students who have no background in secondary school physics or for those needing a review. This problem solving course covers concepts in mechanics such as motion, Newton's Laws and energy. 3 class hours, 3-hour lab. An introductory course dealing with Newton's laws of motion and their applications.