Calculus based physics 1


Classical Mechanics

The one semester course aims at developing the foundation of classical mechanics and its applications. Students will learn about applications of vectors, Newton's law of motion, work and energy, momentum, rigid body motion and oscillations. Calculus is extensively used in describing physics. 


Textbook: University Physics (Young and Freedman) Vers. 13+

Reference books

An introduction to mechanics (Kleppner and Kolenkow)

Classical mechanics (John R. Taylor) 

Course Outline (PDF) 

Course content:

Chapter 1: Introduction and vectors

Chapter 2: Kinematics in one dimension

Chapter 3: Kinematics in three dimension

Chapter 4: Newton's Law of motion

Chapter 5: Application of Newton's Law of motion

Chapter 6: Work and kinetic energy

Chapter 7: Potential energy [Reading materials]

Chapter 8: Momentum [Reading materials]

Chapter 9: Rigid Body kinematics

Chapter 10: Rigid Body Dynamics

Chapter 11: Harmonic Oscillator [Reading materials] [PPT] [YouTube 1

Chapter 12: Central Force Motion [Reading materials]


Note: Sample material available through the link.