Course Description
The Physics course is designed to teach the fundamental laws of nature, at a conceptual level. Physics has evolved as a highly mathematical discipline; nevertheless, the material is presented so that fundamental notions of Algebra and Geometry should be sufficient to understand the content. Where the most advanced notions of trigonometric ratios, integral, and infinitesimal are required, they are introduced in an informal way that should be easy to understand for a student that has demonstrated proficiency in Algebra and Geometry. The course includes: A review of the scientific method; kinematics and SI Units of measurement; data analysis for Physics; dynamics: Newton's laws of motion and their most important consequences (the principles of conservation of momentum, energy and angular momentum); classical theory of gravitation and motion in the Solar System; an introduction to hydrodynamics; the three principles of thermodynamics; states of matter; kinetic theory of gases; oscillations and waves; properties of light and optical instruments; foundations of electromagnetic theory, quantum mechanics , nuclear Physics, and special theory of relativity.