Physics Math Review Course

UNDERSTANDING THE LANGUAGE OF PHYSICS

DETAILS:     September 11, 12, 13, 2007
                     7:00 – 9:00 p.m.
                      Room: Physics 103

                      FEE:  $15

This optional 3-evening non-credit Extension course is intended for students who have registered in Physics 111.6, Physics 121.6, Astronomy 101.6, or General Engineering 124.3.  The course will review the mathematical concepts and techniques that are used in a first-year physics or astronomy course.  Topics covered will include linear, quadratic, and simultaneous equations, graphical representation, exponents and logarithms, trigonometric functions and identities, units, scientific notation, significant figures, and vectors (different material will be covered each evening).

Students registered in Physics 111.6 or Physics 121.6 are required to have a good working knowledge of the high school prerequisites:  Mathematics B30 and Mathematics C30 (or Algebra 30 and Geometry-Trigonometry 30), and Physics 30.  Students registered in Astronomy 101.6 need a good working knowledge of Mathematics A30 or Mathematics B30 (or Mathematics 30 or Algebra 30).  If you feel you lack a good working knowledge of these high school math classes you will find this course useful.

For further information you may contact one of the instructors:
                   Stan Shadick, 966-6434, stanley.shadick@usask.ca
                   Brian Zulkoskey, 966-6439, zulkoskey@sask.usask.ca
                   Department of Physics and Engineering Physics
                   Phone:  966-6393

Registration Information:
                   Phone:  Extension Division at 966-5539

Schedule of Topics:

Tuesday, Sep 11

  • Units

  • Significant Figures

  • Scientific Notation

  • Results of Calculations

  • Exponents and Logarithms

 

Wednesday, Sep 12

  • Quadratic Equations

  • Linear Equations

  • Simultaneous Linear Equations

  • Graphical Representation

 

Thursday, Sep 13

  • Pythagorean Theorem

  • Definitions of sine, cosine, tangent

  • Radian angle measure

  • Vector Resolution

  • Vector Addition