Principles Practice of Physics Globa

Chances are you are taking this course in physics because someone told you to take it, and it may not be clear to you why you should be taking it. One good reason for taking a physics course is that, first and foremost, physics provides a fundamental understanding of the world. Furthermore, whether you are majoring in psychology, engineering, biology, physics, or something else, this course offers you an opportunity to sharpen your reasoning skills. Knowing physics means becoming a better problem solver (and I mean real problems, not textbook problems that have already been solved), and becoming a better problem solver is empowering: It allows you to step into unknown territory with more confidence. Before we embark on this exciting journey, let’s map out the territory we are going to explore so that you know where we are going.