Subject Matter Topics for Introductory Physics

PHYS 00.220 Introductory Mechanics (co-req: Calculus I)

• Linear motion
• Momentum
• Energy
• Interactions and Force
• Work
• Motion in Two-Dimensions
• Circular and Rotational Motion
• Gravity
• Periodic Motion

PHYS 00.221 Introductory Thermodynamics, Fluids, Waves, and Optics

• Fluids
• Entropy
• Thermal Energy
• The Laws of Thermodynamics
• Waves in One Dimension
• Waves in Two and Three Dimensions
• Ray (Geometric) Optics
• Wave Optics (Interference)

PHYS 00.222 Introductory Electricity & Magnetism (co-req: Calculus II)

• Electric Interactions and Field
• Gauss's Law
• Electric Work and Energy
• Capacitors and Dielectrics
• Magnetic Interactions and Field
• Changing Magnetic and Electric Field
• Electric Circuits and Electronics

PHYS 00.210 Physics I without Calculus

• Motion and Vectors
• Forces and Newton's Laws
• Circular and Rotational Motion
• Equilibrium and Elasticity
• Momentum and Collisions
• Energy and Work
• Thermodynamics
• Fluids

PHYS 00.211 Physics II without Calculus

• Oscillations and Waves
• Optics
• Electric Forces and Fields
• Electric Potential
• Electric Current and Circuits
• Magnetic Forces and Fields
• Induction and E&M Waves
• Alternating Current Circuits