The fundamental concepts of mechanics, sound, and heat and thermodynamics will be presented. A student's understanding of these topics will be evidenced through the use of fundamental concepts in solving word problems.
Problem solving is an essential part of any physics course.
The mental framework and question-answer dialogue needed to sharpen this skill will be developed. Class will meet as scheduled below. The chapter assignment for each day indicates where we will probably be at that time. Reading of the text material for the first time before the lecture will help immeasurably in your ability to understand the topics that we will cover. It is one of the primary responsibilities of the student to attend each and every class.