PHYS 10A: Introduction to Physical Laws and Phenomena IInstructor: Richard Williams Prerequisites: None Course Description: The goal of this course is to provide students with a basic understanding of the fundamentals of Newtonian Mechanics. Using Algebra based analytical techniques students will begin with the question of how objects move by studying Kinematics in one and two dimensions. Next, students will ask the question of why objects move by studying Newton’s laws of motion. Through careful manipulation of Newton’s second law students will explore the concepts of Work, Energy, and Energy conservation as well as the principles of momentum and collisions. Finally, students will apply the principles they have learned to statics, rotational dynamics, and Fluid Mechanics. Session: Session I Day: M, T, W, Th Time: 7:00pm - 9:00pm Credit Hours: 4 Credits Course Format: 2253 Brandeis Graduation Requirement Fulfilled: QR, SN Enrollment Limit: 20 students Course Classification: Undergraduate Level Course Course Tuition: $3,100 Course Fees: None Open to High School Students: Yes |
