General Physics I

Catalog description

This course provides an introduction to Newtonian physics. Topics include Aristotelian physics and its overthrow, Newton’s laws of motion and gravitation, and motion of particles, rigid bodies and fluids. The idea of the universe as a law-governed system will be developed. Trigonometry required for the course will be developed prior to its physic applications. Algebra and trigonometry based physics problem solving will be required. Home based experiments using commonly available items will be assigned. This course meets the standards for the “Life and Physical Sciences” category of courses under the core curriculum.