PHY 141 — Mechanics

Course Description

First course in a three-semester honors sequence for students planning to concentrate in physics, astrophysics, or astronomy. Covers the same topics as PHY 121 in greater depth, including symmetries, special relativity, Kepler's laws, and thermodynamics. Calculus is used throughout.

Statistics & Error Analysis

Prior to the first lab, go through the statistics & error analysis tutorial. Print out the accompanying document, and go through the examples.