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

[Pentcho Valev <valevp@BAS.BG>]

Carl Mungan wrote:

> > 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?

It is obsolete (according to physicists). See

http://philsci-archive.pitt.edu/archive/00000313/

Pentcho Valev
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