StraighterLine PHY250 General Physics I Open Learning, Start Date On Demand

This course will start with a descriptive approach. You will first learn about kinematics-the
branch of mechanics that describes motion. From mechanics you’ll move to the study of
energy, power, and momentum. These concepts will be defined rigorously. You’ll learn
how Newton’s laws need to be modified in order to avoid limitations: a few new and
simple ideas introduced by Einstein. To conclude you’ll learn about Heat and
Thermodynamics, including the 1st and 2nd Law of Thermodynamics. This course
requires knowledge of basic algebra, trigonometry, and basic calculus including
derivatives, limits and integrals.