Physics 102

Conceptual Physics

Conceptual introduction to physics to prepare students for advanced physics and engineering courses. The basic physics concepts will be covered as shown below. This course is a conceptual introduction and therefore will introduce the students to many diverse physics topics, but will not require advanced mathematical analysis.

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Week 1

Introduction (lecture recording)


Week 2

Newton's 1st Law (lecture recordings)

Video 1, Video 2, Video 3

Quiz 1

Quiz 1 Solution


Week 3

Newton's 2nd and 3rd Laws (lecture recordings)

Video 1, Video 2

Lecture Notes

Quiz 2

Quiz 2 Solution


Week 4

Momentum (lecture recordings)

Video 1, Video 2, Video 3

Energy (lecture recordings)

Video 1, Video 2


Week 5

Gravity (lecture recordings)

Video 1, Video 2

Projectiles (lecture recordings)

Video 1, Video 2, Video 3

Mechanical Physics Reference

Physics Classroom Website

Quiz 3

Quiz 3 Solution


Week 6

Examples (lecture recordings)

Video 1, Video 2, Video 3



Week 7

Review (lecture recordings)

Video 1, Video 2, Video 3

Midterm Review

Midterm Solution


Week 8

Midterm Solutions & Review (lecture recordings)

Video 1, Video 2

Midterm Retake Solution


Week 9

Atomic Structure (lecture recordings)

Video 1, Video 2, Video 3


Week 10

Pressure (lecture recording)

In Class Worksheet


Week 11

Heat and Thermodynamics (lecture recordings)

Video 1, Video 2

In-class Worksheet on Heat

Heat and Energy Example Calculations (lecture recording)


Week 12

HW Heat

Phase Changes (lecture recording)


Week 13

Electrostatics (lecture recordings)

Video 1, Video 2

Examples Worked By T.A. for Final Review


Week 14

Current and Magnetism (lecture recording)


Week 15

Final Review