Physics 205, University Physics. The primary purpose of this course is to teach you how to think like a physicist. In other words, to be able to apply abstract general principles to specific physical situations. The degree to which you can master this ability will determine your success not only in this course, but also in your chosen profession. The secondary goal is to impart to you a body of knowledge that has been painstakingly gathered over the last 2,000 years about how the physical world works. Energy, mechanical forces, electricity, magnetism, light, sound, heat . . . the scope of phenomena covered in the field of physics is perhaps larger than any other science. Curiously, the amount of memorization required is perhaps less than most other fields. This is because physics tries to simplify complicated situations by casting them in terms of a few natural laws. Indeed, you may be surprised how few there actually are. In Physics 205 we will cover the topics of Newtonian Mechanics, Energy, Thermodynamics, and Waves & Sound, all within a Calculus and algebraic framework. You will gain an understanding of how to view the natural world within a scientific structure through the development of problem solving skills applied to the physical world.

• Simultaneous Equations, Worked Example
• First Quiz Example, Quiz Example
• First Exam Example, Exam Example

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• Motion and Forces
• Work and Energy