PHYS 1000H: Foundations of Physics
Instructor Information
Rayf Shiell; rayfshiell@trentu.ca, 748 1011 x7023
Course information
Summary: A traditional introduction to mechanics for students without high school physics experience. Designed for students seeking to strengthen their physics background in preparation for PHYS 1001H, or those who do not currently intend to pursue further studies in physics. Topics include kinematics (description of motion) and dynamics (causes of motion/forces/Newton’s laws) in one and two dimensions. Concepts are extended to rotational motion, work and energy, momentum, and conservation laws. Time is taken to develop related mathematical skills. Not open to students enrolled in or with credit for PHYS 1001H or 1002H. Not for credit toward a major or minor in Physics.
The schedule of readings from the course text (College Physics, 2nd ed., by Paul Urone et al) from when I last taught this course can be found here.
You can also find the formula sheet (and in .docx format for easy adapting, etc.)
2022-2023
An example of a final exam can be found here.
2021-2022
An example of a final exam can be found here.
And lastly here are some great science books that may pique your interest.