Powerful Outcomes: Math as the Language of Physics

Donna Bedinelli (Mathmatics)
dbedlinelli@stcc.edu
Beth McGinnis-Cavanaugh (Physics)
bmcgommos-cavanaugh@stcc.edu
Springfield Technical Community College

COURSE SCHEDULE

Week

Physics

Math

1


Chapter 1: Appendix A: Intro, Review

Chapter 2: Motion in One Dimensions


Appendix B, Chapter 1:

Units, Exponents, Scientific Notation, Formulas and Literal Equations


2


Chapter 2: Motion in One Dimension

Chapter 18: Variations

Chapter 3: Graphs


3


Chapters 3-4: Vectors & Motion in Two Dimensions


Chapter 5.1& 5.2: Linear Functions


4


Chapters 3-4: Vectors & Motion in Two Dimensions

Chapter 7: Quadratic Equations


5


Chapter 5-6: Newton’s Laws


Chapter 5.3 – 5.7:

Systems of Linear Equations, Determinants



6


Chapter 5-6: Newton’s Laws

Chapters 7-8: Work & Energy


Chapter 4: Angles, Defining Trig functions, Evaluation of Trig Functions



7


Chapters 7-8: Work & Energy


Chapter 4: Right triangle Trig



8



Chapter 9: Linear Momentum


Chapter 8:

Trigonometric Functions of Any Angle


9

Chapters 10-11: Rotational Dynamics

& Static Equilibrium


Chapter 8:

Trigonometric Functions of Any Angle



10


Chapters 10-11: Rotational Dynamics

& Static Equilibrium


Chapter 9:

Trigonometric Functions, Vectors, Law of Sines and Law of Cosines


11

Chapter 13: Oscillatory Motion


Chapter 9:

Trigonometric Functions, Vectors



12


Chapter 12: Gravity

Chapter 9:

Vectors, Law of Sines and Law of Cosines


13


Chapter 14: Waves & Sound


Chapter 10:

Graphs of Trig functions



14


Chapter 15: Fluids


Chapter 10:

Graphs of Trig functions



15


Special Topics, Review

Chapter 12: Complex Numbers