Physics Math Review  Course

UNDERSTANDING THE LANGUAGE OF PHYSICS

September 13, 14, 15, 2005
(schedule of topics)
7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Room 103 Physics
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: Algebra 30 and Geometry-Trigonometry 30 (or Mathematics B30 and Mathematics C30), and Physics 30. Students registered in Astronomy 101.6 need a good working knowledge of Mathematics 30 or Algebra 30 (Mathematics A30 or Mathematics B30). 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, shadick@sask.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

Tuesday, Sep 13 Units Significant Figures Scientific Notation Results of Calculations Exponents and Logarithms

Wednesday, Sep 14 Quadratic Equations Linear Equations Simultaneous Linear Equations Graphical Representation

Thursday, Sep 15 Pythagorean Theorem Definitions of sine, cosine, tangent Radian angle measure Vector Resolution Vector Addition