Physics
Course Description: This course is intended to provide the student with a basic familiarity with the methods used to measure the most basic building blocks of the physical universe, such as velocity, electrical fields, and kinetic energy. In addition, the course focuses on how these forces interact with one another and the kinds of patterns and correlations that form as a result. Possible topics covered by the course include units of measurement, one-dimensional motion, gravity, Newton’s laws, and other forces.
Course Objectives: By the end of this course,
The student will be able to understand the types of measurements of phenomena such as velocity, electrical currents, and kinetic energy.
The student will be able to understand and manipulate some of the formulas for moving objects in a gravitational field, i.e., work and energy or moments and torque
The student will have obtained an understanding of Newton’s laws and other formulas associated with the gravitation caused by they earth. If time permits, the student will become familiar with basic orbital mechanics.
Prerequisites: None.
This course is offered on a sporadic basis in response to student interest and is taught by Dr. Diener.