This course is the first of a two-semester sequence that introduces the basic concepts of algebra-based physics. It deals in essence with classical mechanics. The topics covered include particle kinematics and dynamics; conservation of energy and linear momentum; rotational kinematics and angular momentum; fluids; simple harmonic motion and waves

This course is about the nature of motion, and the constituents of matter. The motion of a ball in the air, a car on the street, and the Moon in the sky seem familiar to all. However, many of the ways we initially think about these motions do not lend themselves to quantitative analysis, nor do they allow us to think about all these phenomena in a unified way. If one retrains one’s thinking to a disciplined approach in terms of position, velocity, acceleration, and force, all motion, from the smallest molecule to the largest galactic cluster, may be seen to share a common description. One may apply this understanding to such disparate topics as the flow of blood in veins, bridge design, the banking of race car tracks, and the air conditioning of an Alfaisal University classroom on a hot summer day. These phenomena are the stuff of everyday life, they are of great value throughout science and technology, and mastering these concepts is great fun!

This course provides an introduction to a disciplined approach to computer programming and problem solving, utilizing a block-structured high level language, with an emphasis on procedural abstraction and good programming style. Students will apply programming skills in solving a variety of problems. Algorithmic concepts are also introduced. This course also provides a survey study of data structures and data abstraction, and an introduction to complexity considerations and program verification. There will also be an overview of general and introductory computer science concepts.

Course Topics:
The student is expected to understand the basic concepts on the following topics that are covered in the course:

1.    Computer basics
2.    History of computers
3.    Computer hardware
4.    Developing a program
5.    Algorithms and programming languages
6.    Input, processing, and output of programs
7.    Program modules
8.    Decision structures and Boolean logic
9.    Repetition structures
10.    Functions
11.    Input validation
12.    Arrays
13.    Files
14.    Menu-Driven Programs

Course Description:

This course will focus on rational expressions, complex numbers, complex fractions, roots and radicals. There will also be a focus on quadratic equations and functions, exponential and logarithmic functions and systems of nonlinear equations All topics include applications and problem solving techniques.

Students will be provided with clear and logical presentations on techniques to evaluate problems both analytically and graphically, apply theorems and solve problems.

List of Topics:

• Simplify rational and radical expressions
• Determine the domain of a rational or radical function
• Solve rational and radical equations, including the solution for complex roots
• Develop and solve rational equations from advanced word problems
• Completing the Square
• The Quadratic Formula
• Quadratic Functions and Their Graphs
• Exponential and Logarithmic Functions and Their Graphs
• Properties of Logarithms
• Exponential and Logarithmic Equations
• Exponential Growth and Decay
• Systems of Nonlinear Equations in Two Variables

Course Description:

This course reviews and develops intermediate and advanced Algebra skills. The primary
general education learning outcome for this course is quantitative reasoning, which will require
students to read and analyze data, develop mathematical models, draw inferences and support
conclusions based on mathematical reasoning. A graphical approach will be utilized throughout
the course with an emphasis on solving application problems.

List of Topics:

• Exponential and Logarithmic functions and their graphs
• Exponential and Logarithmic equations
• Exponential growth and decay
• Angles and Radian Measure
• Trigonometric Functions (The Unit Circle and Right Triangles)
• Trigonometric Functions of Any Angle
• Graphs of Sine, Cosine and Tangent Functions
• Inverse Trigonometric Functions (Sine, Cosine and Tangent)
• Applications of Trigonometric Functions
• Verifying Trigonometric Identities (Sum, Difference, Double-Angle and Half Angle)
• Trigonometric Equations
• Law of Sines and Cosines