[Phys-L] Re: Goals of the Introductory Course

[Carl Mungan <mungan@USNA.EDU>]

> First semester:
>
> 1. Kinematics (1d and 2d)
> 2. Newton's first law as a statement about reference frames.
> 2a.  The concept of a reference frame.
> 3. Newton's second law applied to a variety of situations.
> 4. Newton's third law.
> 5. Conservation of momentum.
> 6. Conservation of energy.
> 7. Rotational kinematics.
> 8. Rotational dynamics.
> 9. Conservation of angular momentum.
> 10. Gravity.

What about some thermo?
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Carl E. Mungan, Asst. Prof. of Physics  410-293-6680 (O) -3729 (F)
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