Newtonian Mechanics, including force, energy, momentum, and all that. A companion computer lab to the introductory physics course, particularly designed to explore some ideas in discrete calculus. Recommended for students enrolled in General Physics I or Calculus. This is the first time we've ever taught this course, but we hope to offer it regularly - probably every other year or so. A survey of the basic functioning and life history of a star, the nature of our solar system, the structures and distributions of galaxies, and the cosmology of our universe.
Minimal math is required, and no previous science background is assumed.
May be taken as a designated writing course for 4 credits. Offered roughly every other year. First semester of a year long course in Quantum Mechanics covering Schrodinger's Equation and the basic phyiscs of atmoms. Typically taken by juniors or seniors studying physics. Problems and work in several foundation areas of physics.