Course Number: Phys 2410
Course Name: Principles and Symmetries in Classical Physics I
Credits: 5 Cr
Instructor: James Cochran jimc@iastate.edu
PreReq: Credit in MATH 1650 and credit or enrollment in MATH 1660. Proficiency in algebra, trigonometry, & vector manipulation is recommended.
Associated courses: An honors version (Phys 2410H) is available. See also Phys 2420.
Course Description
First part of a two-semester in-depth introductory Physics sequence (Phys 2410/2420). This course has 3-components: Lecture, recitation and Lab. Offered in the Fall semester. Topics covered include:
- Mechanics
- Kinematics and dynamics of particles
- Work and energy
- Linear and angular momentum
- Conservation laws
- Rotational motion
- Oscillations
- Gravitation
- Extremum principles
- Selected topics from kinetic theory, thermodynamics, waves and sound