Course Info: NS-0283
| Course | NS-0283 Basic Physics: Classical Mecha |
| Long Title | Basic Physics: Classical Mechanics |
| Term | 2018F |
| Note(s) |
Satisfies Distribution Textbook information |
| Meeting Info | Cole Science CenterüCole Science Center 2-OPENü3-PHYS on M,W,FüW from 1:00-2:20ü2:30-5:00 |
| Faculty | Isaac Bruss |
| Capacity | 16 |
| Available | 13 |
| Waitlist | 0 |
| Distribution(s) |
Physical and Biological Sciences |
| Cumulative Skill(s) | Quantitative Skills |
| Additional Info | In this course students are generally expected to spend at least 6 to 8 hours a week of preparation and work outside of class time. |
| Description | The purpose of physics is to understand the fundamental laws that govern how the universe behaves. In this course students learned how to discover, analyze, and understand these laws as creative scientists. We focused on classical (Newtonian) physics, which concerns the motion of matter on the comfortably familiar size we reside in between atoms and the universe as a whole. Topics covered included: concepts such as force, momentum, and energy; physical models of springs, projectiles, and pendulums; and common tools of a physicist such as error analysis and computational simulations. To develop scientific reasoning and problem-solving skills, students learned how to frame questions about physical phenomena as solvable problems. Students were expected to be comfortable with algebra and trigonometry, and at the minimum have an acquaintance with calculus. This course was well suited for students interested in further study of physics, engineering, mathematics and other sciences. It also satisfied pre-medical and pre-professional requirements. |