PS 103 - Technical Physics I
Embry-Riddle University
Summer A 2008
Anthony Reynolds


HANDOUTS

   Feynman on energy 
  Study Aids 
  How to Solve Problems 
  French on Mechanics 
  Smolin on Unsolved Problems 


INFORMATION

This is the first semester of a two-semester, algebra-based physics sequence.  The second semester is PS 104, Technical Physics II.  We will cover the first eight chapters of the main text College Physics, 7th edition, by Serway, Faugh and Vuille.  See the syllabus for more detailed information.

LIBRARY - Suggested items at the Jack R. Hunt Library are the following items:
Understanding Physics, by Isaac Asimov - a great science fiction writer explains physics.
Cartoon Guide to Physics, by Huffman - physical principles in a visual format.

What is physics?
What is required to succeed in physics?
What should you be able to do after this course?

Techniques for success:
  How to Read Textbooks 
  Recommendations for study
  test-taking strategies
 
problem solving suggestions  



Links

The Principles of Flight

   Marathon Records   


 Basics of Space Flight
 Gravity & Mechanics
 Hyatt Regency Walkway Collapse
Aristotle's PHYSICS
Thomas Aquinas

Tutorials

  Text companion web site  
The Physics Hypertext
Hyperphysics
Active Physics
ThinkQuest